CVE-2022-49159 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.32/5.16.18/5.17.1 qla2x00_async_iocb_timeout null pointer dereference

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.32/5.16.18/5.17.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function qla2x00_async_iocb_timeout. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-49159. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.