CVE-2024-42240 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.162/6.1.99/6.6.40/6.9.9 entry_SYSENTER_compat memory corruption

CVE-2024-42240 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.162/6.1.99/6.6.40/6.9.9 entry_SYSENTER_compat memory corruption

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.162/6.1.99/6.6.40/6.9.9. This affects the function entry_SYSENTER_compat. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-42240. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.