CVE-2024-26897 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 wifi ath9k_wmi_event_tasklet null pointer dereference

CVE-2024-26897 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 wifi ath9k_wmi_event_tasklet null pointer dereference

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ath9k_wmi_event_tasklet of the component wifi. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-26897. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.