CVE-2021-47059

MEDIUM

Published Feb 29, 2024 Modified Dec 10, 2024 CWE-401

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sun8i-ss - fix result memory leak on error path This patch fixes a memory leak on an error path.

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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 — 5.10.37
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.11.21
linux	linux_kernel	5.12 — 5.12.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dbc6a1e25be8575d6c4114d1d2b841a796507f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f12aaf07f61122cf5074d29714ee26f8d44b0e7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50e7b39b808430ad49a637dc6fb72ca93b451b13 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca065a93699f8cf3f42c60eefed73086007e928e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dbc6a1e25be8575d6c4114d1d2b841a796507f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f12aaf07f61122cf5074d29714ee26f8d44b0e7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50e7b39b808430ad49a637dc6fb72ca93b451b13 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca065a93699f8cf3f42c60eefed73086007e928e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47059? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sun8i-ss - fix result memory leak on error path This patch fixes a memory leak on an error path. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47059? +

CVE-2021-47059 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-2021-47059? +

CVE-2021-47059 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-2021-47059? +

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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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 5.5
Severity: MEDIUM
Published: Feb 29, 2024

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