CVE-2024-46840 | Linux Kernel up to 6.10.9 btrfs do_walk_down privilege escalation (Nessus ID 208099 / WID-SEC-2024-3050)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function do_walk_down of the component btrfs. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-46840. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.