CVE-2021-47295

net: sched: fix memory leak in tcindex_partial_destroy_work

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: sched: fix memory leak in tcindex_partial_destroy_work Syzbot reported memory leak in tcindex_set_parms(). The problem was in non-freed perfect hash in tcindex_partial_destroy_work(). In tcindex_set_parms() new tcindex_data is allocated and some fields from old one are copied to new one, but not the perfect hash. Since tcindex_partial_destroy_work() is the destroy function for old tcindex_data, we need to free perfect hash to avoid memory leak.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47295?
CVE-2021-47295 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47295?
To fix CVE-2021-47295, 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-2021-47295 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47295 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-2021-47295?
CVE-2021-47295 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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