CVE-2024-42251 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.41/6.9.10 include/linux/page_ref.h folio_try_get_rcu stack-based overflow (16380f52b721/e7db2762ea3e/fa2690af573d)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.41/6.9.10 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function folio_try_get_rcu in the library include/linux/page_ref.h. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-42251. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.