CVE-2024-42159 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 mpi3mr num_phys buffer overflow

CVE-2024-42159 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 mpi3mr num_phys buffer overflow

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function num_phys of the component mpi3mr. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42159. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.