CVE-2023-53531 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.53/6.5.3 /dev/nullb0 null_timeout_rq null pointer dereference (WID-SEC-2025-2187)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.53/6.5.3. This impacts the function null_timeout_rq of the file /dev/nullb0. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-53531. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.