CVE-2024-50256 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 Netfilter nf_reject_ipv6.c nf_send_reset6 denial of service

CVE-2024-50256 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 Netfilter nf_reject_ipv6.c nf_send_reset6 denial of service

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6. Affected by this issue is the function nf_send_reset6 of the file net/ipv6/netfilter/nf_reject_ipv6.c of the component Netfilter. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-50256. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.