CVE-2024-41027 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.162/6.1.99/6.6.40/6.9.9 mm/memory.c userfaultfd_api privilege escalation (Nessus ID 207738 / WID-SEC-2024-1722)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.162/6.1.99/6.6.40/6.9.9. This affects the function userfaultfd_api of the file mm/memory.c. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-41027. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.