CVE-2022-48631 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.214/5.10.145/5.15.70/5.19.11/6.0 fs/ext4/extents.c ext4_ext_binsearch_idx privilege escalation (Nessus ID 276910)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.214/5.10.145/5.15.70/5.19.11/6.0. The affected element is the function ext4_ext_binsearch_idx of the file fs/ext4/extents.c. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-48631. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.