CVE-2021-47606 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.9 af_netlink prandom_u32 memory corruption

CVE-2021-47606 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.9 af_netlink prandom_u32 memory corruption

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.9 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function prandom_u32 of the component af_netlink. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-47606. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.