CVE-2022-48931 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.11 configfs denial of service

CVE-2022-48931 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.11 configfs denial of service

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.11. This issue affects the function configfs_register_subsystem/configfs_unregister_subsystem of the component configfs. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-48931. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.