CVE-2021-47361

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mcb: fix error handling in mcb_alloc_bus() There are two bugs: 1) If ida_simple_get() fails then this code calls put_device(carrier) but we haven't yet called get_device(carrier) and probably that leads to a use after free. 2) After device_initialize() then we need to use put_device() to release the bus. This will free the internal resources tied to the device and call mcb_free_bus() which will free the rest.

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

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

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

Weakness type

CWE-416

CVE-2021-47361 is a Use After Free vulnerability

What is Use After Free?

The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.7 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.9.285, 4.14.249, 4.19.209, 5.4.150, 5.10.70, 5.14.9, 5.15 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.7
Fixed in
✓ 4.9.285 4.9.x ✓ 4.14.249 4.14.x ✓ 4.19.209 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.150 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.70 5.10.x ✓ 5.14.9 5.14.x ✓ 5.15

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2021-47361?

    CVE-2021-47361 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Use After Free flaw (CWE-416) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.7 onward and has been patched in 4.9.285, 4.14.249, 4.19.209 and others. CVE-2021-47361 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-47361?

    CVE-2021-47361 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-47361?

    Yes. CVE-2021-47361 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.9.285, 4.14.249, 4.19.209 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 4.7 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2021-47361 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2021-47361 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.