CVE-2024-35944 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.5 VMCI vmci_datagram.c dg_dispatch_as_host Privilege Escalation (Nessus ID 207773)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.5. Affected is the function dg_dispatch_as_host of the file drivers/misc/vmw_vmci/vmci_datagram.c of the component VMCI. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-35944. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.