CVE-2021-47052

crypto: sa2ul - Fix memory leak of rxd

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sa2ul - Fix memory leak of rxd There are two error return paths that are not freeing rxd and causing memory leaks. Fix these. Addresses-Coverity: ("Resource leak")

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/0e596b3734649041ed77edc86a23c0442bbe062b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfd6443bf49ac17adf882ca46c40c506a0284bd6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7bd0657c2036add71981d88a7fae50188150b6e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/854b7737199848a91f6adfa0a03cf6f0c46c86e8 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47052?
CVE-2021-47052 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47052?
To fix CVE-2021-47052, 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-2021-47052 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47052 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-2021-47052?
CVE-2021-47052 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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