CVE-2023-53429 | Linux Kernel up to 6.4.6 btrfs __extent_writepage privilege escalation

September 18, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.6. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function __extent_writepage of the component btrfs. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-53429. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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