CVE-2024-26998 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 8250_port.c uart_tty_port_shutdown null pointer dereference (7ae7104d5434/bb1118905e87/9cf7ea2eeb74 / WID-SEC-2024-1008)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8/6.8.7/6.9-rc4. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is the function uart_tty_port_shutdown of the file drivers/tty/serial/8250/8250_port.c. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-26998. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.