CVE-2024-44968 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.104/6.6.45/6.10.4/6.11-rc1 smp_processor_id privilege escalation (Nessus ID 208953 / WID-SEC-2024-2057)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.104/6.6.45/6.10.4/6.11-rc1. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function smp_processor_id. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-44968. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.