CVE-2022-49058 | Linux Kernel up to 5.17.3 poly1305_glue.c poly1305_update_arch link_len buffer overflow (Nessus ID 238226 / WID-SEC-2025-1905)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.3. This impacts the function poly1305_update_arch of the file arch/x86/crypto/poly1305_glue.c. This manipulation of the argument link_len causes buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-49058. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.