CVE-2023-53996 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.52/6.4.15/6.5.2 enc_dec_hypercall privilege escalation (Nessus ID 279961 / WID-SEC-2025-2920)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.52/6.4.15/6.5.2. This impacts the function enc_dec_hypercall. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-53996. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.