CVE-2024-40956 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.161/6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6 dmaengine list_for_each_entry_safe use after free (Nessus ID 207738)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.161/6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6. Affected is the function list_for_each_entry_safe of the component dmaengine. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-40956. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.