A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.7. Affected is the function __ethtool_get_link_ksettings of the component ethtool. The manipulation leads to state issue.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-46679. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.