CVE-2022-49806 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.79/6.0.9 net sparx_stats_init ret null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.79/6.0.9. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sparx_stats_init of the component net. The manipulation of the argument ret leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-49806. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.