CVE-2024-40952 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6 ocfs2_journal_dirty null pointer dereference (0550ad87711f/72663d3e0909/58f7e1e2c9e7)

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ocfs2_journal_dirty. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40952. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.