CVE-2021-47091: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mac80211: fix locking in ieee80211_start_ap error path We need to hold the local->mtx to release the channel context, as even encoded by the lockdep_assert_held() there. Fix it.

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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-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10 — 5.10.89
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.12
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87a270625a89fc841f1a7e21aae6176543d8385c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac61b9c6c0549aaeb98194cf429d93c41bfe5f79 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1d1ec4db5f7264cfc21993e59e8f2dcecf4b44f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87a270625a89fc841f1a7e21aae6176543d8385c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac61b9c6c0549aaeb98194cf429d93c41bfe5f79 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1d1ec4db5f7264cfc21993e59e8f2dcecf4b44f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47091? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mac80211: fix locking in ieee80211_start_ap error path We need to hold the local->mtx to release the channel context, as even encoded by the lockdep_assert_held() there. Fix it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47091? +

CVE-2021-47091 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-2021-47091? +

CVE-2021-47091 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-2021-47091? +

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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