CVE-2021-47063: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm: bridge/panel: Cleanup connector on bridge detach If we don't call drm_connector_cleanup() manually in panel_bridge_detach(), the connector will be cleaned up with the other DRM objects in the call to drm_mode_config_cleanup(). However, since our drm_connector is devm-allocated, by the time drm_mode_config_cleanup() will be called, our connector will be long gone. Therefore, the connector must be cleaned up when the bridge is detached to avoid use-after-free conditions. v2: Cleanup connector only if it was created v3: Add FIXME v4: (Use connector->dev) directly in if() block

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.13 — 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/18149b420c9bd93c443e8d1f48a063d71d9f6aa1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d906839d321c2efbf3fed4bc31ffd9ff55b75c0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98d7d76a74e48ec3ddf2e23950adff7edcab9327 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce450934a00cf896e648fde08d0bd1426653d7a2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18149b420c9bd93c443e8d1f48a063d71d9f6aa1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d906839d321c2efbf3fed4bc31ffd9ff55b75c0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98d7d76a74e48ec3ddf2e23950adff7edcab9327 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce450934a00cf896e648fde08d0bd1426653d7a2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47063? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm: bridge/panel: Cleanup connector on bridge detach If we don't call drm_connector_cleanup() manually in panel_bridge_detach(), the connector will be cleaned up with the other DRM objects in the call to drm_mode_config_cleanup(). However, since our drm_connector is devm-allocated, by the time drm_mode_config_cleanup() will be called, our connector will be long gone. Therefore, the connector must be cleaned up when the bridge is detached to avoid use-after-free conditions. v2: Cleanup connector only if it was created v3: Add FIXME v4: (Use connector->dev) directly in if() block It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47063? +

CVE-2021-47063 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47063? +

CVE-2021-47063 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-2021-47063? +

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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