CVE-2024-55916 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6 hv_kvp_init null pointer dereference

CVE-2024-55916 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6 hv_kvp_init null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6. Affected by this issue is the function hv_kvp_init. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-55916. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.