CVE-2024-49997 | Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2 Ethernet Frame skb_put_padto buffer overflow (Nessus ID 212861 / WID-SEC-2024-3251)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2. Impacted is the function skb_put_padto of the component Ethernet Frame Handler. The manipulation results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-49997. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.