CVE-2024-43869 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.164/6.1.102/6.6.43/6.10.2 perf free_event reference count (Nessus ID 210741 / WID-SEC-2024-1888)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.164/6.1.102/6.6.43/6.10.2. This affects the function free_event of the component perf. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-43869. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.