CVE-2022-48962

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's network component, specifically within the Hisilicon network driver. This vulnerability, known as a use-after-free, occurs when network packet data is accessed after it has been released from memory. An adjacent network attacker could exploit this without requiring user interaction or privileges, potentially leading to a system crash (denial of service) or arbitrary code execution.

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