CVE-2022-48845 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.15 MIPS kernel/sched/core.c sched_core_cpu_starting Privilege Escalation

CVE-2022-48845 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.15 MIPS kernel/sched/core.c sched_core_cpu_starting Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.15. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sched_core_cpu_starting of the file kernel/sched/core.c of the component MIPS. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-48845. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.