CVE-2021-46985

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPI: scan: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path If 'acpi_device_set_name()' fails, we must free 'acpi_device_bus_id->bus_id' or there is a (potential) memory leak.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-02-28
Last modified 2024-12-06
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-401

CVE-2021-46985 is a Memory Leak vulnerability

What is Memory Leak?

The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.9.264, 4.14.228, 4.19.184, 5.4.109, 5.10.27, 5.11.11, 5.12 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.9.269, 4.14.233, 4.19.191, 5.4.120, 5.10.38, 5.11.22, 5.12.5, 5.13 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.9.264 ≥ 4.14.228 ≥ 4.19.184 ≥ 5.4.109 ≥ 5.10.27 ≥ 5.11.11 ≥ 5.12
Fixed in
✓ 4.9.269 4.9.x ✓ 4.14.233 4.14.x ✓ 4.19.191 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.120 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.38 5.10.x ✓ 5.11.22 5.11.x ✓ 5.12.5 5.12.x ✓ 5.13

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2021-46985?

    CVE-2021-46985 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.9.264 onward and has been patched in 4.9.269, 4.14.233, 4.19.191 and others. CVE-2021-46985 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-46985?

    CVE-2021-46985 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-46985?

    Yes. CVE-2021-46985 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.9.269, 4.14.233, 4.19.191 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 4.9.264 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2021-46985 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2021-46985 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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