CVE-2024-42159 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 mpi3mr num_phys buffer overflow (Nessus ID 207798 / WID-SEC-2024-1722)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function num_phys of the component mpi3mr. This manipulation causes buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42159. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.