CVE-2024-40960

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's IPv6 routing component, where a NULL dereference occurs in the rt6_probe() function. This issue happens when the function attempts to access a resource without confirming its availability, leading to potential crashes.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.