CVE-2024-26858 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.21/6.7.9 mlx5e metadata_map null pointer dereference (d1f71615dbb3/936ef086161a/b7cf07586c40)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.21/6.7.9. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function metadata_map of the component mlx5e. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-26858. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.