CVE-2023-53987 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.23/6.2.10 ping /proc/net/icmp hlist_nulls null pointer dereference (WID-SEC-2025-2920)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.23/6.2.10. This affects the function hlist_nulls of the file /proc/net/icmp of the component ping. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-53987. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.