CVE-2024-40905 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.5 ipv6 __fib6_drop_pcpu_from null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 207802)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.5 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function __fib6_drop_pcpu_from of the component ipv6. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-40905. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.