CVE-2024-57917 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.124/6.6.71/6.12.9/6.13-rc6 lib/kasprintf.c kvasprintf return value

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.124/6.6.71/6.12.9/6.13-rc6. Affected is the function kvasprintf in the library lib/kasprintf.c. The manipulation leads to unchecked return value.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-57917. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.