PT-2021-24753 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2021-05-31
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Updated
2021-05-31
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions 4.14 through 5.12.3
Description
A use after free issue exists in the
vmbus open() function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This issue was introduced in version 4.14 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version 5.12.4.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions 4.14 through 5.12.3, update to version 5.12.4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
vmbus open() function until a patch is available. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
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Linux Kernel