CVE-2024-50244 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 ntfs3 ni_clear uninitialized pointer

CVE-2024-50244 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 ntfs3 ni_clear uninitialized pointer

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function ni_clear of the component ntfs3. The manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-50244. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.