CVE-2021-47368

enetc: Fix illegal access when reading affinity_hint

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: enetc: Fix illegal access when reading affinity_hint irq_set_affinity_hit() stores a reference to the cpumask_t parameter in the irq descriptor, and that reference can be accessed later from irq_affinity_hint_proc_show(). Since the cpu_mask parameter passed to irq_set_affinity_hit() has only temporary storage (it's on the stack memory), later accesses to it are illegal. Thus reads from the corresponding procfs affinity_hint file can result in paging request oops. The issue is fixed by the get_cpu_mask() helper, which provides a permanent storage for the cpumask_t parameter.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47368?
CVE-2021-47368 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47368?
To fix CVE-2021-47368, 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-2021-47368 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47368 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-2021-47368?
CVE-2021-47368 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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