CVE-2023-52523 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.134/6.1.56/6.5.6 sockmap sendmsg null pointer dereference

CVE-2023-52523 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.134/6.1.56/6.5.6 sockmap sendmsg null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.134/6.1.56/6.5.6. Affected is the function sendmsg of the component sockmap. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-52523. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.