CVE-2024-40961 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 fib6_nh_init null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 207802)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function fib6_nh_init. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-40961. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.