CVE-2021-47529

iwlwifi: Fix memory leaks in error handling path

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iwlwifi: Fix memory leaks in error handling path Should an error occur (invalid TLV len or memory allocation failure), the memory already allocated in 'reduce_power_data' should be freed before returning, otherwise it is leaking.

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/4768935c25403ba96e7a745645df24a51a774b7e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a571bc28326d9f3e13f5f2d9cda2883e0631b0ce patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47529?
CVE-2021-47529 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47529?
To fix CVE-2021-47529, 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-2021-47529 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47529 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-2021-47529?
CVE-2021-47529 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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