CVE-2022-48757 | Linux Kernel up to 5.16.4 Net Namespace /proc/net/ptype packet_type information disclosure (Nessus ID 212625)

A vulnerability was found in . Affected is the function packet_type of the file /proc/net/ptype of the component Net Namespace Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48757. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.