CVE-2022-49444 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.53/5.17.13/5.18.2 secstrings memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.53/5.17.13/5.18.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function secstrings. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-49444. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.