CVE-2023-52742 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.11 USB plusb.c usbnet_write_cmd Privilege Escalation (Nessus ID 214178)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.11. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function usbnet_write_cmd of the file plusb.c of the component USB. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-52742. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.