CVE-2024-56770 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 netem qlen reference count (Nessus ID 216985 / WID-SEC-2025-0035)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component netem. Executing manipulation of the argument qlen can lead to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-56770. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.