CVE-2022-48896 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.228/5.10.163/5.15.88/6.1.6 ixgbe pci_get_domain_bus_and_slot reference count (Nessus ID 249987 / WID-SEC-2024-1888)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.228/5.10.163/5.15.88/6.1.6. Affected is the function pci_get_domain_bus_and_slot of the component ixgbe. The manipulation results in improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-48896. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.