CVE-2024-36960 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.9 vmwgfx drm_event length out-of-bounds (Nessus ID 209785)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.9. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function drm_event of the component vmwgfx. The manipulation of the argument length leads to out-of-bounds read.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-36960. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.