CVE-2024-35973 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.6 Header Validation l2_tos_ttl_inherit.sh geneve_xmit Privilege Escalation (Nessus ID 209785)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.6. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function geneve_xmit of the file l2_tos_ttl_inherit.sh of the component Header Validation Handler. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-35973. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.