CVE-2021-47190
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf bpf: Avoid memory leak from perf_env__insert_btf() perf_env__insert_btf() doesn't insert if a duplicate BTF id is encountered and this causes a memory leak. Modify the function to return a success/error value and then free the memory if insertion didn't happen. v2. Adds a return -1 when the insertion error occurs in perf_env__fetch_btf. This doesn't affect anything as the result is never checked.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-401CVE-2021-47190 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
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2021-47190 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11589d3144bc4e272e0aae46ce8156162e99babc
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4924b1f7c46711762fd0e65c135ccfbcfd6ded1f
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/642fc22210a5e59d40b1e4d56d21ec3effd401f2
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2021-47190?
CVE-2021-47190 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) . CVE-2021-47190 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-47190?
CVE-2021-47190 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-2021-47190?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2021-47190. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2021-47190 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2021-47190 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Memory Leak (CWE-401)?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. View CWE-401 on MITRE CWE →