CVE-2023-53516 | Linux Kernel up to 6.4.7 drivers/net/macvlan.c nla_policy out-of-bounds write (Nessus ID 269639 / WID-SEC-2025-2187)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.7. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function nla_policy of the file drivers/net/macvlan.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-53516. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.