CVE-2024-56587 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4 brightness_show null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function brightness_show. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-56587. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.