CVE-2024-36889 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.217/5.15.158/6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9 mptcp net/mptcp/protocol.c snd_nxt initialization (Nessus ID 207693)

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.217/5.15.158/6.1.90/6.6.30/6.8.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function snd_nxt of the file net/mptcp/protocol.c of the component mptcp. The manipulation leads to improper initialization.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36889. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.