PT-2021-28815 · 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 v5.2 through v5.10.36
Description
The issue concerns the
vsock/virtio component, where queued packets are not properly freed when a socket is closed. This problem was introduced in version v5.2 and is fixed in version v5.10.37. The actual impact and potential for attack have not been fully determined.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions v5.2 through v5.10.36, update to version v5.10.37 or later to resolve the issue.
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