CVE-2024-56670 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 u_serial gs_open null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5. Affected is the function gs_open of the component u_serial. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-56670. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.