CVE-2022-48802 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.101/5.15.24/5.16.9 proc task_mmu. page_mapcount reference count

CVE-2022-48802 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.101/5.15.24/5.16.9 proc task_mmu. page_mapcount reference count

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.101/5.15.24/5.16.9. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function page_mapcount of the file task_mmu. of the component proc. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48802. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.