A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
Exploitability
AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:NScope
S:UImpact
C:NI:NA:H4.7/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H