CVE-2024-57888 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8 cancel_delayed_work_sync Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function cancel_delayed_work_sync. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-57888. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.