CVE-2024-26990 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 on TDP KVM kvm_mmu_page_ad_need_write_protect privilege escalation (cdf811a93747/e20bff0f1b2d/2673dfb591a3 / Nessus ID 210815)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc4 on TDP. This impacts the function kvm_mmu_page_ad_need_write_protect of the component KVM. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-26990. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.