CVE-2024-27401 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8 firewire packet_buffer_get user_length buffer overflow (38762a0763c1 / Nessus ID 238008)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8. Affected is the function packet_buffer_get of the component firewire. Executing a manipulation of the argument user_length can lead to buffer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-27401. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.