CVE-2021-46940 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.35/5.11.19/5.12/5.12.2 Power Turbostat idx_to_offset memory corruption

CVE-2021-46940 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.35/5.11.19/5.12/5.12.2 Power Turbostat idx_to_offset memory corruption

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.35/5.11.19/5.12/5.12.2. Affected is the function idx_to_offset of the component Power Turbostat. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-46940. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.