CVE-2024-40966 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6 tty kernel/printk/printk.c con_write Privilege Escalation (Nessus ID 211811)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function con_write of the file kernel/printk/printk.c of the component tty. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-40966. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.