CVE-2022-48953 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.162/5.15.85/6.0.13 acpi_install_fixed_event_handler null pointer dereference

CVE-2022-48953 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.162/5.15.85/6.0.13 acpi_install_fixed_event_handler null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.162/5.15.85/6.0.13 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function acpi_install_fixed_event_handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-48953. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.