CVE-2024-40955 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6 ext4_mb_find_good_group_avg_frag_lists out-of-bounds (677ff4589f15/b829687ae122/13df4d44a3aa / Nessus ID 246673)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.35/6.9.6. This issue affects the function ext4_mb_find_good_group_avg_frag_lists. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-40955. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.