Description
Linux Kernel contains a flaw in the packet socket (AF_PACKET) implementation which could lead to incorrectly freeing memory. A local user could exploit this for denial-of-service (DoS) or possibly for privilege escalation.
Recommended action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 2 May 2022.
Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.