CVE-2021-47562 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.82/5.15.5 num_possible_cpus null pointer dereference (1eb5395add78/992ba40a6763/792b2086584f)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.82/5.15.5. Affected is the function num_possible_cpus. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-47562. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.