CVE-2022-49760 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.7 hugetlb_change_protection pte reference count (WID-SEC-2025-0649)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function hugetlb_change_protection. The manipulation of the argument pte results in improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-49760. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.