CVE-2022-48818 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.100/5.15.23/5.16.9 mdio_bus.c mdiobus_free allocation of resources

CVE-2022-48818 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.100/5.15.23/5.16.9 mdio_bus.c mdiobus_free allocation of resources

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.100/5.15.23/5.16.9. Affected is the function mdiobus_free of the file drivers/net/phy/mdio_bus.c. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48818. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.