CVE-2024-42142 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 mlx5 esw_port_metadata Privilege Escalation

CVE-2024-42142 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 mlx5 esw_port_metadata Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function esw_port_metadata of the component mlx5. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-42142. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.