5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-47009
KEYS: trusted: Fix memory leak on object td
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KEYS: trusted: Fix memory leak on object td Two error return paths are neglecting to free allocated object td, causing a memory leak. Fix this by returning via the error return path that securely kfree's td. Fixes clang scan-build warning: security/keys/trusted-keys/trusted_tpm1.c:496:10: warning: Potential memory leak [unix.Malloc]

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 28, 2024, 9:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2024, 6:24 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47009 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to address a memory leak vulnerability.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Reboot the system after kernel update.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-47009 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47009 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE NIST CWE-401
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.10.20 up to (excluding) 5.10.38 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11.3 up to (excluding) 5.11.22 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.12 up to (excluding) 5.12.5 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 Patch
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 28, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 28, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KEYS: trusted: Fix memory leak on object td Two error return paths are neglecting to free allocated object td, causing a memory leak. Fix this by returning via the error return path that securely kfree's td. Fixes clang scan-build warning: security/keys/trusted-keys/trusted_tpm1.c:496:10: warning: Potential memory leak [unix.Malloc]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 [No types assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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