CVE-2021-47074

nvme-loop: fix memory leak in nvme_loop_create_ctrl()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-loop: fix memory leak in nvme_loop_create_ctrl() When creating loop ctrl in nvme_loop_create_ctrl(), if nvme_init_ctrl() fails, the loop ctrl should be freed before jumping to the "out" label.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c980795ccd77e8abec33dd6fe28dfe1c4083e65 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/551ba08d4b7eb26f75758cdb9f15105b276517ad patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03504e3b54cc8118cc26c064e60a0b00c2308708 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47074?
CVE-2021-47074 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47074?
To fix CVE-2021-47074, 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-2021-47074 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47074 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-2021-47074?
CVE-2021-47074 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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