CVE-2024-46896 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.121/6.6.67/6.12.6 memset null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 216985 / WID-SEC-2025-0047)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.121/6.6.67/6.12.6. The affected element is the function memset. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-46896. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.