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CVE-2021-47466
Linux Kernel Slub Memory Leak
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm, slub: fix potential memoryleak in kmem_cache_open() In error path, the random_seq of slub cache might be leaked. Fix this by using __kmem_cache_release() to release all the relevant resources.

INFO

Published Date :

May 22, 2024, 7:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

May 22, 2024, 12:46 p.m.

Source :

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

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

Exploitability Score :

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47466 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
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47466.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42b81946e3ac9ea0372ba16e05160dc11e02694f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f5d1c29cfab5cb0ab885059818751bdef32e2bb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/568f906340b43120abd6fcc67c37396482f85930
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9037c57681d25e4dcc442d940d6dbe24dd31f461

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47466 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.

  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 28, 2024

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

    May. 22, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm, slub: fix potential memoryleak in kmem_cache_open() In error path, the random_seq of slub cache might be leaked. Fix this by using __kmem_cache_release() to release all the relevant resources.
    Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f5d1c29cfab5cb0ab885059818751bdef32e2bb [No types assigned]
    Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/568f906340b43120abd6fcc67c37396482f85930 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42b81946e3ac9ea0372ba16e05160dc11e02694f [No types assigned]
    Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9037c57681d25e4dcc442d940d6dbe24dd31f461 [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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