CVE-2024-40951 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6 ocfs2_abort_trigger null pointer dereference (67bcecd78060/eb63357ef229/685d03c37953)

CVE-2024-40951 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6 ocfs2_abort_trigger null pointer dereference (67bcecd78060/eb63357ef229/685d03c37953)

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6. Affected is the function ocfs2_abort_trigger. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-40951. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.