CVE-2021-4453

drm/amd/pm: fix a potential gpu_metrics_table memory leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: fix a potential gpu_metrics_table memory leak Memory is allocated for gpu_metrics_table in renoir_init_smc_tables(), but not freed in int smu_v12_0_fini_smc_tables(). Free it!

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/222cebd995cdf11fe0d502749560f65e64990e55 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/257b3bb16634fd936129fe2f57a91594a75b8751 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa464957f7e660abd554f2546a588f6533720e21 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4453?
CVE-2021-4453 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4453?
To fix CVE-2021-4453, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-4453 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4453 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4453?
CVE-2021-4453 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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