CVE-2021-47138: linux kernel Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxgb4: avoid accessing registers when clearing filters Hardware register having the server TID base can contain invalid values when adapter is in bad state (for example, due to AER fatal error). Reading these invalid values in the register can lead to out-of-bound memory access. So, fix by using the saved server TID base when clearing filters.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.2 — 5.4.124
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.42
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.12.9
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02f03883fdb10ad7e66717c70ea163a8d27ae6e7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bf49b3c8d8b3a43ce09f1b2db70e5484d31fcdf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/285207a558ab456aa7d8aa877ecc7e91fcc51710 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88c380df84fbd03f9b137c2b9d0a44b9f2f553b0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02f03883fdb10ad7e66717c70ea163a8d27ae6e7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bf49b3c8d8b3a43ce09f1b2db70e5484d31fcdf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/285207a558ab456aa7d8aa877ecc7e91fcc51710 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88c380df84fbd03f9b137c2b9d0a44b9f2f553b0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47138? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxgb4: avoid accessing registers when clearing filters Hardware register having the server TID base can contain invalid values when adapter is in bad state (for example, due to AER fatal error). Reading these invalid values in the register can lead to out-of-bound memory access. So, fix by using the saved server TID base when clearing filters. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47138? +

CVE-2021-47138 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47138? +

CVE-2021-47138 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-2021-47138? +

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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