CVE-2024-27071 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 backlight hx8357_probe null pointer dereference (67e578c8ff2d/b1ba8bcb2d1f / WID-SEC-2024-1008)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1. Affected is the function hx8357_probe of the component backlight. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-27071. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.