CVE-2024-38566 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 bpf socket_accept null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2. This vulnerability affects the function socket_accept of the component bpf. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-38566. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.