CVE-2022-48750 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.4 hwmon clear_caseopen null pointer dereference (cfb7d12f2e4a/79da533d3cc7 / Nessus ID 250018)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function clear_caseopen of the component hwmon. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-48750. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.