CVE-2022-48972 | Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 mac802154 ieee802154_if_add null pointer dereference

CVE-2022-48972 | Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 mac802154 ieee802154_if_add null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function ieee802154_if_add of the component mac802154. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-48972. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.