CVE-2022-50655 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1 ppp flow_dissector.c flow_dissector privilege escalation

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1. The affected element is the function flow_dissector of the file net/core/flow_dissector.c of the component ppp. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-50655. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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