PT-2021-8142 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Yevhen Orlov
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Published
2021-12-17
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Updated
2024-10-11
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CVE-2021-47102
CVSS v3.1
7.1
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to an incorrect structure access in the Linux kernel's net component, specifically in the prestera module. This can cause invalid memory access for certain events, leading to a potential denial of service. The problem arises when accessing the
upper dev field, which is only valid for specific events like NETDEV CHANGEUPPER. The KASAN logs indicate a stack-out-of-bounds error in the prestera netdev port event function.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse