CVE-2021-47313: linux kernel DoS — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Fix potential memleak in cppc_cpufreq_cpu_init It's a classic example of memleak, we allocate something, we fail and never free the resources. Make sure we free all resources on policy ->init() failures.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.12.19
linux	linux_kernel	5.13 — 5.13.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b775383355755885b19d2acef977f1ca132e80a3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b2b2b61d30d7ce057ec17237c217d152ed97f2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe2535a44904a77615a3af8e8fd7dafb98fb0e1b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b775383355755885b19d2acef977f1ca132e80a3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b2b2b61d30d7ce057ec17237c217d152ed97f2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe2535a44904a77615a3af8e8fd7dafb98fb0e1b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47313? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Fix potential memleak in cppc_cpufreq_cpu_init It's a classic example of memleak, we allocate something, we fail and never free the resources. Make sure we free all resources on policy ->init() failures. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47313? +

CVE-2021-47313 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47313? +

CVE-2021-47313 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-2021-47313? +

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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