CVE-2024-57979 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.128/6.6.75/6.12.12/6.13.1 lib/kobject.c sys_exit use after free (Nessus ID 232661 / WID-SEC-2025-0453)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.128/6.6.75/6.12.12/6.13.1. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is the function sys_exit in the library lib/kobject.c. The manipulation results in use after free.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-57979. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.