CVE-2024-56609 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4 net/mac80211/main.c ieee80211_purge_tx_queue privilege escalation (EUVD-2024-53257 / Nessus ID 233479)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4. This affects the function ieee80211_purge_tx_queue of the file net/mac80211/main.c. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-56609. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.