CVE-2021-47009: linux kernel — Fix

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]

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10.20 — 5.10.38
linux	linux_kernel	5.11.3 — 5.11.22
linux	linux_kernel	5.12 — 5.12.5
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c4031014106aff48e1e686e40101c31eab5d44c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c9a4b24d86cbb36ff0d7a085725a3b4f0138c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83a775d5f9bfda95b1c295f95a3a041a40c7f321

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47009? +

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] It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47009? +

CVE-2021-47009 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47009? +

CVE-2021-47009 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-47009? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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