CVE-2024-27053 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 wilc1000 hif.c rcu_dereference_check null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 296193 / WID-SEC-2024-1008)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is the function rcu_dereference_check of the file drivers/net/wireless/microchip/wilc1000/hif.c of the component wilc1000. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-27053. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.