CVE-2024-38543 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 lib/test_hmm.c dmirror_device_evict_chunk null pointer dereference

CVE-2024-38543 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 lib/test_hmm.c dmirror_device_evict_chunk null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function dmirror_device_evict_chunk in the library lib/test_hmm.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-38543. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.