CVE-2024-26942 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.2/6.9-rc1 at803x at8031_probe denial of service (a8a296ad9957/6a4aee277740)

CVE-2024-26942 | Linux Kernel up to 6.8.2/6.9-rc1 at803x at8031_probe denial of service (a8a296ad9957/6a4aee277740)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8.2/6.9-rc1. Affected by this issue is the function at8031_probe of the component at803x. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-26942. 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.