Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2021-47040
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the io provide buffers prep() function, which could allow a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The problem was reported by Colin, who noted possible overflow and sign extension issues. The fix involves using check <op> overflow helpers and changing the type of struct io provide buf::len to unsigned, as it doesn't make sense to keep it signed.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.