CVE-2024-53233 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.119/6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1 unicode kernel/module/main.c utf8_load privilege escalation (Nessus ID 216493 / WID-SEC-2024-3762)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.119/6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1. The impacted element is the function utf8_load of the file kernel/module/main.c of the component unicode. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-53233. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.