CVE-2024-27079 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 iommu release_device null pointer dereference (333fe8696848/81e921fd3216)

CVE-2024-27079 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 iommu release_device null pointer dereference (333fe8696848/81e921fd3216)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1. This issue affects the function release_device of the component iommu. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-27079. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.