CVE-2021-47554 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.5 vdpa_sim vdpasim_create null pointer dereference (e4d58ac67e63/bb93ce4b150d)

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function vdpasim_create of the component vdpa_sim. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-47554. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.