CVE-2021-47287

driver core: auxiliary bus: Fix memory leak when driver_register() fail

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: driver core: auxiliary bus: Fix memory leak when driver_register() fail If driver_register() returns with error we need to free the memory allocated for auxdrv->driver.name before returning from __auxiliary_driver_register()

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce5b3de58fc21303722df46551f7eb9a91afb409 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4afa0c22eed33cfe0c590742387f0d16f32412f3 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47287?
CVE-2021-47287 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47287?
To fix CVE-2021-47287, 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-2021-47287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47287 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-2021-47287?
CVE-2021-47287 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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