CVE-2024-53185 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1 SMB2/SMB3 mount.cifs crypto_aead_setkey null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 214901 / WID-SEC-2024-3762)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1. Affected by this issue is the function crypto_aead_setkey of the file mount.cifs of the component SMB2/SMB3. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-53185. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.