CVE-2024-26620 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2 vfio-ap vfio_ap_mdev_filter_matrix Privilege Escalation

CVE-2024-26620 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2 vfio-ap vfio_ap_mdev_filter_matrix Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function vfio_ap_mdev_filter_matrix of the component vfio-ap. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-26620. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.