CVE-2021-47057: linux kernel DoS — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sun8i-ss - Fix memory leak of object d when dma_iv fails to map In the case where the dma_iv mapping fails, the return error path leaks the memory allocated to object d. Fix this by adding a new error return label and jumping to this to ensure d is free'd before the return. Addresses-Coverity: ("Resource leak")

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10 — 5.10.37
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.11.21
linux	linux_kernel	5.12 — 5.12.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/617ec35ed51f731a593ae7274228ef2cfc9cb781 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6516cb852d704ff8d615de1f93cd443a99736c3d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98b5ef3e97b16eaeeedb936f8bda3594ff84a70e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1f2d739849c3239df1ea3f97d40bade4b808410 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/617ec35ed51f731a593ae7274228ef2cfc9cb781 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6516cb852d704ff8d615de1f93cd443a99736c3d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98b5ef3e97b16eaeeedb936f8bda3594ff84a70e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1f2d739849c3239df1ea3f97d40bade4b808410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47057? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sun8i-ss - Fix memory leak of object d when dma_iv fails to map In the case where the dma_iv mapping fails, the return error path leaks the memory allocated to object d. Fix this by adding a new error return label and jumping to this to ensure d is free'd before the return. Addresses-Coverity: ("Resource leak") It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47057? +

CVE-2021-47057 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47057? +

CVE-2021-47057 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-47057? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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