CVE-2024-50099 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.227/5.15.168/6.1.113/6.6.57/6.11.4 Virtual Address simulate_ldr_literal Privilege Escalation

CVE-2024-50099 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.227/5.15.168/6.1.113/6.6.57/6.11.4 Virtual Address simulate_ldr_literal Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.227/5.15.168/6.1.113/6.6.57/6.11.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function simulate_ldr_literal of the component Virtual Address Handler. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-50099. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.