CVE-2024-40983 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.220/5.15.161/6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6 tipc skb_dst_force reference count (Nessus ID 207738)
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.220/5.15.161/6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6. Affected by this issue is the function skb_dst_force of the component tipc. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-40983. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.