SB2025102375 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel netfilter



SB2025102375 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel netfilter

Published: October 23, 2025 Updated: October 26, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025102375
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53701)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the nft_objref_map_activate() function in net/netfilter/nft_objref.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.