CVE-2022-49079 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.19/5.17.2 btrfs_can_activate_zone device_list_mutex allocation of resources (Nessus ID 250176)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.19/5.17.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function btrfs_can_activate_zone. The manipulation of the argument device_list_mutex leads to allocation of resources.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-49079. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.