CVE-2022-49866 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.78/6.0.8 free_netdev memory leak

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.78/6.0.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function free_netdev. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-49866. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.