CVE-2024-40993 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6/6.10-rc3/6.10-rc4 ipset rcu_dereference_protected null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 213470)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.95/6.6.35/6.9.6/6.10-rc3/6.10-rc4. It has been rated as critical. This impacts the function rcu_dereference_protected of the component ipset. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-40993. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.