Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2022-28893
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions through 5.17.2
**Description**
The issue is related to the SUNRPC subsystem in the Linux kernel, where the function `xs xprt free()` can be called before ensuring that sockets are in the intended state. This is due to errors in state management. Exploitation of this issue can allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions through 5.17.2, update to a version that contains a fix for this issue.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.