CVE-2022-49666 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.52/5.18.9 virt_addr_valid high_memory Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.52/5.18.9. This affects the function virt_addr_valid. The manipulation of the argument high_memory leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-49666. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.