CVE-2024-56742 | Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1 vfio mlx5vf_add_migration_pages memory leak (Nessus ID 216493 / WID-SEC-2024-3762)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5vf_add_migration_pages of the component vfio. The manipulation results in memory leak.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-56742. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.