CVE-2021-47522 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.164/5.10.84/5.15.7 bigbenff report_field null pointer dereference

CVE-2021-47522 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.164/5.10.84/5.15.7 bigbenff report_field null pointer dereference

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.164/5.10.84/5.15.7 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function report_field of the component bigbenff. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-47522. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.