CVE-2022-49749 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.165/5.15.90/6.1.8 i2c_dw_scl_lcnt privilege escalation (Nessus ID 237099 / WID-SEC-2025-0649)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.165/5.15.90/6.1.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function i2c_dw_scl_lcnt. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-49749. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.