CVE-2021-47423

drm/nouveau/debugfs: fix file release memory leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/debugfs: fix file release memory leak When using single_open() for opening, single_release() should be called, otherwise the 'op' allocated in single_open() will be leaked.

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/df0c9418923679bc6d0060bdb1b5bf2c755159e0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f9d4c88b2edc7924e19c44909cfc3fa4e4d3d43 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1508b09945bde393326a9dab73b1fc35f672d771 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11cd944bb87d9e575b94c07c952105eda745b459 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f69556a42043b5444ca712ee889829ba89fdcba8 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88c3610045ca6e699331b6bb5c095c5565f30721 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5a8703a9c418c6fc54eb772712dfe7641e3991c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47423?
CVE-2021-47423 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47423?
To fix CVE-2021-47423, 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-2021-47423 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47423 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-2021-47423?
CVE-2021-47423 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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