CVE-2024-40978 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 qedi_dbg_do_not_recover_cmd_read stack-based overflow

CVE-2024-40978 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 qedi_dbg_do_not_recover_cmd_read stack-based overflow

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function qedi_dbg_do_not_recover_cmd_read. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40978. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.