CVE-2021-47096

ALSA: rawmidi - fix the uninitalized user_pversion

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: rawmidi - fix the uninitalized user_pversion The user_pversion was uninitialized for the user space file structure in the open function, because the file private structure use kmalloc for the allocation. The kernel ALSA sequencer code clears the file structure, so no additional fixes are required. BugLink: https://github.com/alsa-project/alsa-lib/issues/178

Category

4.0
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/b398fcbe4de1e1100867fdb6f447c6fbc8fe7085 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39a8fc4971a00d22536aeb7d446ee4a97810611b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47096?
CVE-2021-47096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47096?
To fix CVE-2021-47096, 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-2021-47096 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47096 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-2021-47096?
CVE-2021-47096 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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