CVE-2023-53250 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.98/6.1.15/6.2.2 dmi-sysfs dmi-sysfs.c kobject_put uninitialized pointer (Nessus ID 278484)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.98/6.1.15/6.2.2. Affected is the function kobject_put of the file drivers/firmware/dmi-sysfs.c of the component dmi-sysfs. Executing manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-53250. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.