CVE-2021-47273

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: dwc3-meson-g12a: fix usb2 PHY glue init when phy0 is disabled When only PHY1 is used (for example on Odroid-HC4), the regmap init code uses the usb2 ports when doesn't initialize the PHY1 regmap entry. This fixes: Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000020 ... pc : regmap_update_bits_base+0x40/0xa0 lr : dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init_phy+0x4c/0xf8 ... Call trace: regmap_update_bits_base+0x40/0xa0 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init_phy+0x4c/0xf8 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init+0x7c/0xc8 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb_init+0x28/0x48 dwc3_meson_g12a_probe+0x298/0x540 platform_probe+0x70/0xe0 really_probe+0xf0/0x4d8 driver_probe_device+0xfc/0x168 ...

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-05-21
Last modified 2024-12-26
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

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-476

CVE-2021-47273 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability

What is NULL Pointer Dereference?

The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2021-47273 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2021-47273?

    CVE-2021-47273 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2021-47273 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-47273?

    CVE-2021-47273 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-2021-47273?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2021-47273. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2021-47273 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2021-47273 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?

    The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →