CVE-2024-50257 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 netfilter kernel/module/main.c get_info use after free

CVE-2024-50257 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 netfilter kernel/module/main.c get_info use after free

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 critical. Affected is the function get_info of the file kernel/module/main.c of the component netfilter. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-50257. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.