CVE-2024-26796 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.20/6.7.8 perf ctr_get_width null pointer dereference (e0d17ee872cf/e4f50e85de5a/682dc133f83e / WID-SEC-2024-0773)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.20/6.7.8. This affects the function ctr_get_width of the component perf. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-26796. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.