A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.170/6.1.115/6.6.59/6.11.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function ni_lock_dir of the component ntfs3. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-50245. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.