The vulnerability of the tap_open() function in the drivers/net/tap.c module of the Linux kernel’s TUN/TAP driver allows a attacker to compromise data integrity or gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability of the tapopen function in the drivers/net/tap.c module of the Linux TUN/TAP driver is related to incorrect initialization of the UID. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise data integrity or increase their privileges...