CVE-2024-44992 | Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 SMB Client cifs_free_subrequest null pointer dereference (fead60a6d5f8/74c2ab6d653b)

CVE-2024-44992 | Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 SMB Client cifs_free_subrequest null pointer dereference (fead60a6d5f8/74c2ab6d653b)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. This issue affects the function cifs_free_subrequest of the component SMB Client. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44992. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.