CVE-2021-46947 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2 sfc num_possible_cpus null pointer dereference (ebeac958b690/99ba0ea616aa)

CVE-2021-46947 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2 sfc num_possible_cpus null pointer dereference (ebeac958b690/99ba0ea616aa)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2. This affects the function num_possible_cpus of the component sfc. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-46947. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.