CVE-2023-53621 | Linux Kernel up to 6.5.3 memcontrol mem_cgroup_get_nr_swap_pages null pointer dereference

October 7, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.5.3. This issue affects the function mem_cgroup_get_nr_swap_pages of the component memcontrol. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-53621. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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