CVE-2024-26998 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 8250_port.c uart_tty_port_shutdown null pointer dereference (7ae7104d5434/bb1118905e87/9cf7ea2eeb74)

CVE-2024-26998 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 8250_port.c uart_tty_port_shutdown null pointer dereference (7ae7104d5434/bb1118905e87/9cf7ea2eeb74)

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8/6.8.7/6.9-rc4. This vulnerability affects the function uart_tty_port_shutdown of the file drivers/tty/serial/8250/8250_port.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-26998. 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.