CVE-2024-38608 | Linux Kernel up to 6.9.2 mlx5e netif_device_present null pointer dereference (f7e6cfb864a5/3d5918477f94 / Nessus ID 209785)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.2. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function netif_device_present of the component mlx5e. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-38608. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.