CVE-2024-26993 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.156/6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 sysfs sysfs_break_active_protection null pointer dereference

CVE-2024-26993 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.156/6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 sysfs sysfs_break_active_protection null pointer dereference

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.156/6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sysfs_break_active_protection of the component sysfs. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-26993. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.