CVE-2021-47582 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.10 USB Core hung_task_timeout_secs do_proc_control missing initialization (403716741c6c/ae8709b296d8)

CVE-2021-47582 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.10 USB Core hung_task_timeout_secs do_proc_control missing initialization (403716741c6c/ae8709b296d8)

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.10. Affected is the function do_proc_control of the file /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs of the component USB Core. The manipulation leads to missing initialization of a variable. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-47582. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.