CVE-2024-46795 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.166/6.1.109/6.6.50/6.10.9 generate_preauth_hash null pointer dereference

CVE-2024-46795 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.166/6.1.109/6.6.50/6.10.9 generate_preauth_hash null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.166/6.1.109/6.6.50/6.10.9. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function generate_preauth_hash. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-46795. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.