CVE-2022-49066 | Linux Kernel up to 5.17.3 include/linux/skbuff.h skb_headlen Privilege Escalation

CVE-2022-49066 | Linux Kernel up to 5.17.3 include/linux/skbuff.h skb_headlen Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.3. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function skb_headlen in the library include/linux/skbuff.h. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-49066. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.