SB20250916273 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel arm64 kernel
Published: September 16, 2025 Updated: September 22, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250916273
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53184)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the vec_set_vector_length() function in arch/arm64/kernel/fpsimd.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.