PT-2021-27161 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2021-12-27
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Updated
2021-12-27
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.88
Description
The issue is related to the
cake destroy() function being called from cake init(). This problem was introduced in version v4.19 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.88. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.Recommendations
For versions prior to v5.10.88, update to Linux Kernel version v5.10.88 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the call to
cake destroy() from cake init() until a patch is available. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel