CVE-2024-49944 | Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2 sctp_listen_start null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sctp_listen_start. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-49944. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.