CVE-2024-40948 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6 page_table_check: devm_memremap_pages allocation of resources

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function devm_memremap_pages of the component page_table_check:. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40948. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.