CVE-2023-53751

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description The Linux kernel contains a flaw within the CIFS implementation related to the TCP Server Info::hostname component. Specifically, the hostname may be updated during reconnect attempts, creating a potential use-after-free condition if accessed outside of the reconnect process. This could lead to system instability or compromise.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.