CVE-2023-53989 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.250/5.10.187/5.15.149/6.4.6 region create_mapping_noalloc/update_mapping_prot virt privilege escalation (Nessus ID 279806 / WID-SEC-2025-2920)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.250/5.10.187/5.15.149/6.4.6. This impacts the function create_mapping_noalloc/update_mapping_prot of the component region. Performing manipulation of the argument virt results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-53989. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.