CVE-2024-49873 | Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2 HugeTLB Page filemap_get_folios_contig null pointer dereference (570dd14bfecf/c225c4f6056b / Nessus ID 216493)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function filemap_get_folios_contig of the component HugeTLB Page Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-49873. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.