CVE-2024-26987 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 HugeTLB Page hugetlb_optimize_vmemmap deadlock (Nessus ID 210893 / WID-SEC-2024-1008)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function hugetlb_optimize_vmemmap of the component HugeTLB Page Handler. Such manipulation leads to deadlock.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-26987. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.