CVE-2022-49387 | Linux Kernel up to 5.17.14/5.18.3 watchdog: rzg2l_wdt timer_cycle_us Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.14/5.18.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component watchdog: rzg2l_wdt. The manipulation of the argument timer_cycle_us leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-49387. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.