CVE-2024-42161 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.221/5.15.162/6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8 bpf_core_read.h BPF_CORE_READ_BITFIELD uninitialized pointer
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.221/5.15.162/6.1.97/6.6.38/6.9.8. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library bpf_core_read.h. The manipulation of the argument BPF_CORE_READ_BITFIELD leads to uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-42161. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.