CVE-2022-48811 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.26/5.16.9 ibmvnic __ibmvnic_open null pointer dereference (960dfaf3b578/e08cb9056fb2/61772b0908c6)

CVE-2022-48811 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.26/5.16.9 ibmvnic __ibmvnic_open null pointer dereference (960dfaf3b578/e08cb9056fb2/61772b0908c6)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.26/5.16.9. This affects the function __ibmvnic_open of the component ibmvnic. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-48811. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.