CVE-2022-50234 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.219/5.10.149/5.15.74/5.19.16/6.0.2 af_unix unix_gc privilege escalation (WID-SEC-2025-2053)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.219/5.10.149/5.15.74/5.19.16/6.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function unix_gc of the component af_unix. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-50234. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.