CVE-2024-36901 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9 ip6_output null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 207773 / WID-SEC-2025-1293)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9. Affected is the function ip6_output. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36901. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.