CVE-2021-47122

net: caif: fix memory leak in caif_device_notify

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: caif: fix memory leak in caif_device_notify In case of caif_enroll_dev() fail, allocated link_support won't be assigned to the corresponding structure. So simply free allocated pointer in case of error

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/b042e2b2039565eb8f0eb51c14fbe1ef463c8cd8 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9348c1f10932f13b299cbc8b1bd5f780751fae49 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bca2034b41c15b62d47a19158bb76235fd4455d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3be863c11cab725add9fef4237ed4e232c3fc3bb patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f52f4fd67264c70cd0b4ba326962ebe12d9cba94 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af2806345a37313f01b1c9f15e046745b8ee2daa patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a0e317f61094d377335547e015dd2ff12caf893 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b53558a950a89824938e9811eddfc8efcd94e1bb patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47122?
CVE-2021-47122 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47122?
To fix CVE-2021-47122, 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-2021-47122 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47122 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-2021-47122?
CVE-2021-47122 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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