CVE-2024-26987 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 HugeTLB Page hugetlb_optimize_vmemmap deadlock

CVE-2024-26987 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 HugeTLB Page hugetlb_optimize_vmemmap deadlock

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4. This affects the function hugetlb_optimize_vmemmap of the component HugeTLB Page Handler. The manipulation leads to deadlock. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-26987. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.