CVE-2024-27401 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8 firewire packet_buffer_get user_length buffer overflow (38762a0763c1)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8. This issue affects the function packet_buffer_get of the component firewire. The manipulation of the argument user_length leads to buffer overflow.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-27401. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.