CVE-2024-50198 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.227/5.15.168/6.1.113/6.6.57/6.11.4 veml6030 dev_to_iio_dev memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.227/5.15.168/6.1.113/6.6.57/6.11.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dev_to_iio_dev of the component veml6030. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-50198. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.