CVE-2024-49996 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.54/6.10.13/6.11.2 cifs_strndup_from_utf16 buffer overflow (Nessus ID 210940 / WID-SEC-2024-3251)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.54/6.10.13/6.11.2. This affects the function cifs_strndup_from_utf16. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-49996. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.