CVE-2022-50073 | Linux Kernel up to 5.19.3 tap.c dev_parse_header_protocol null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 243437 / WID-SEC-2025-1350)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.19.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function dev_parse_header_protocol of the file tap.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-50073. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.