CVE-2024-46701 | Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 libfs simple_dir_operations Privilege Escalation (308b4fc2403b/64a7ce76fb90)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function simple_dir_operations of the component libfs. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-46701. 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.