CVE-2024-57896 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.232/5.15.175/6.1.123/6.6.69/6.12.8 btrfs inode.c close_ctree use after free

CVE-2024-57896 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.232/5.15.175/6.1.123/6.6.69/6.12.8 btrfs inode.c close_ctree use after free

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.232/5.15.175/6.1.123/6.6.69/6.12.8 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function close_ctree of the file inode.c of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-57896. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.