CVE-2024-38554 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 ax25_dev_device_down reference count

CVE-2024-38554 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 ax25_dev_device_down reference count

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ax25_dev_device_down. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-38554. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.