CVE-2022-48967 | Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 net/nfc/nci/ntf.c nci_add_new_protocol memory corruption

CVE-2022-48967 | Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 net/nfc/nci/ntf.c nci_add_new_protocol memory corruption

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12. Affected is the function nci_add_new_protocol of the file net/nfc/nci/ntf.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48967. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.