CVE-2024-40980 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 spinlock_rt.c trace_drop_common stack-based overflow

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function trace_drop_common of the file kernel/locking/spinlock_rt.c. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40980. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.