CVE-2024-44968 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.104/6.6.45/6.10.4/6.11-rc1 smp_processor_id Privilege Escalation

CVE-2024-44968 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.104/6.6.45/6.10.4/6.11-rc1 smp_processor_id Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.104/6.6.45/6.10.4/6.11-rc1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function smp_processor_id. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-44968. 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.