CVE-2024-56716 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.121/6.6.67/6.12.6 netdevsim nsim_dev_health_break_write denial of service

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.121/6.6.67/6.12.6 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function nsim_dev_health_break_write of the component netdevsim. The manipulation leads to denial of service.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-56716. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.