CVE-2024-35959 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.86/6.6.27/6.8.6 mlx5e_priv_init null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 209512)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.86/6.6.27/6.8.6. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5e_priv_init. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-35959. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.