CVE-2022-49019 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.225/5.10.157/5.15.81/6.0.11 nixge_hw_dma_bd_release null pointer dereference

CVE-2022-49019 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.225/5.10.157/5.15.81/6.0.11 nixge_hw_dma_bd_release null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.225/5.10.157/5.15.81/6.0.11. Affected is the function nixge_hw_dma_bd_release. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-49019. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.