CVE-2024-57949 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.126/6.6.73/6.12.10 irqchip its_irq_set_vcpu_affinity privilege escalation (Nessus ID 216985 / WID-SEC-2025-0297)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.126/6.6.73/6.12.10. This issue affects the function its_irq_set_vcpu_affinity of the component irqchip. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-57949. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.