CVE-2021-46996

netfilter: nftables: Fix a memleak from userdata error path in new objects

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nftables: Fix a memleak from userdata error path in new objects Release object name if userdata allocation fails.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c784a500f5edd337258b0fdb2f31bc9abde1a23 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59fa98bfa1f4013d658d990cac88c87b46ff410c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd3bebf515f336214a91994348a2b86b9a1d3d7f patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85dfd816fabfc16e71786eda0a33a7046688b5b0 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46996?
CVE-2021-46996 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-46996?
To fix CVE-2021-46996, 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-2021-46996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-46996 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-2021-46996?
CVE-2021-46996 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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