CVE-2024-55916 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6 hv_kvp_init null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 216454 / WID-SEC-2025-0047)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6. Impacted is the function hv_kvp_init. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-55916. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.