CVE-2024-35962 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.6 Netfilter do_replace privilege escalation (Nessus ID 209785 / WID-SEC-2025-1293)

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.215/5.15.155/6.1.86/6.6.27/6.8.6. This vulnerability affects the function do_replace of the component Netfilter. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-35962. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.