CVE-2024-36882 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9 hung_task_timeout_secs memalloc_nofs_save deadlock (WID-SEC-2024-1259)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function memalloc_nofs_save of the file /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs. Performing manipulation results in deadlock.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-36882. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.