A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.9.3. Affected is the function cpu5wdt_trigger of the file cpu5wdt.c of the component 5wdt Module. The manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-38630. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.