CVE-2022-49446 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2 device_prepare/device_shutdown deadlock

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function device_prepare/device_shutdown. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-49446. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.