CVE-2022-0742 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.27/5.16.13/5.17-rc7 ICMPv6 Packet igmp6_event_query/igmp6_event_report resource consumption (Nessus ID 247441)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.27/5.16.13/5.17-rc7. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function igmp6_event_query/igmp6_event_report of the component ICMPv6 Packet Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-0742. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.