CVE-2021-46995 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4 mcp251xfd mcp251xfd_probe null pointer dereference (15f8f96ec7fc/4cc7faa40697)

CVE-2021-46995 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4 mcp251xfd mcp251xfd_probe null pointer dereference (15f8f96ec7fc/4cc7faa40697)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mcp251xfd_probe of the component mcp251xfd. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-46995. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.