SB2026011314 - Local privilege escalation in F5OS Linux kernel zswap 



SB2026011314 - Local privilege escalation in F5OS Linux kernel zswap

Published: January 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026011314
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53178)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the zswap_writeback_entry() function in mm/zswap.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.