CVE-2022-48942 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.102/5.15.25/5.16.11 hwmon devm_thermal_zone_of_sensor_register null pointer dereference

CVE-2022-48942 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.102/5.15.25/5.16.11 hwmon devm_thermal_zone_of_sensor_register null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.102/5.15.25/5.16.11. This issue affects the function devm_thermal_zone_of_sensor_register of the component hwmon. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-48942. 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.