CVE-2022-50158 | Linux Kernel up to fa132c7ea108eacc67357ffe3172d3e68fcd71a2 mtd of_get_child_by_name reference count
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function of_get_child_by_name of the component mtd. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-50158. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.