CVE-2023-53187 | Linux Kernel btrfs_create_pending_block_groups reference count (Nessus ID 265184)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel. The affected element is the function btrfs_create_pending_block_groups. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-53187. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.