Linux Kernel netdevsim Improper Update of Reference Count Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the scheduling of events. The issue results from the improper management of a reference count. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.