CVE-2022-50842 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.149/5.15.74/5.19.16/6.0.2 virtio null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 280803 / WID-SEC-2025-2941)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.149/5.15.74/5.19.16/6.0.2. This affects an unknown function of the component virtio. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-50842. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.