CVE-2024-56726 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.173/6.1.119/6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1 octeontx2-pf cn10k.c otx2_mbox_get_rsp privilege escalation (Nessus ID 216191 / WID-SEC-2024-3762)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.173/6.1.119/6.6.63/6.11.10/6.12.1. Impacted is the function otx2_mbox_get_rsp of the file cn10k.c of the component octeontx2-pf. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-56726. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.