CVE-2024-40936 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.34/6.9.5 devm_cxl_add_region memory leak (d8316838aa06/bbb5d8746381/49ba7b515c4c)

CVE-2024-40936 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.34/6.9.5 devm_cxl_add_region memory leak (d8316838aa06/bbb5d8746381/49ba7b515c4c)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.34/6.9.5. Affected is the function devm_cxl_add_region. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-40936. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.