CVE-2024-36882 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9 hung_task_timeout_secs memalloc_nofs_save deadlock

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9. This vulnerability affects the function memalloc_nofs_save of the file /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36882. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.