CVE-2021-47514: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix netns refcount leak in devlink_nl_cmd_reload() While preparing my patch series adding netns refcount tracking, I spotted bugs in devlink_nl_cmd_reload() Some error paths forgot to release a refcount on a netns. To fix this, we can reduce the scope of get_net()/put_net() section around the call to devlink_reload().

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10 — 5.10.85
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b7e90672af8e0c78205db006f1b0a20ebd07f5f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4dbb0dad8e63fcd0b5a117c2861d2abe7ff5f186 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe30b70ca84da9c4aca85c03ad86e7a9b89c5ded https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b7e90672af8e0c78205db006f1b0a20ebd07f5f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4dbb0dad8e63fcd0b5a117c2861d2abe7ff5f186 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe30b70ca84da9c4aca85c03ad86e7a9b89c5ded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47514? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix netns refcount leak in devlink_nl_cmd_reload() While preparing my patch series adding netns refcount tracking, I spotted bugs in devlink_nl_cmd_reload() Some error paths forgot to release a refcount on a netns. To fix this, we can reduce the scope of get_net()/put_net() section around the call to devlink_reload(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47514? +

CVE-2021-47514 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-2021-47514? +

CVE-2021-47514 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-2021-47514? +

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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