CVE-2024-57843 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.65/6.12.4 virtnet_rq_alloc net.core.high_order_alloc_disable buffer overflow

CVE-2024-57843 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.65/6.12.4 virtnet_rq_alloc net.core.high_order_alloc_disable buffer overflow

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.65/6.12.4. Affected is the function virtnet_rq_alloc. The manipulation of the argument net.core.high_order_alloc_disable leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-57843. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.