CVE-2024-26687 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.80/6.6.18/6.7.5 Event Channel xen_irq_info_cleanup allocation of resources

CVE-2024-26687 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.80/6.6.18/6.7.5 Event Channel xen_irq_info_cleanup allocation of resources

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.80/6.6.18/6.7.5. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function xen_irq_info_cleanup of the component Event Channel Handler. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-26687. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.