CVE-2022-49402 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2 Trailing Space ftrace privilege escalation (Nessus ID 241018)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2. This affects the function ftrace of the component Trailing Space Handler. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-49402. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.