CVE-2021-47339: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: v4l2-core: explicitly clear ioctl input data As seen from a recent syzbot bug report, mistakes in the compat ioctl implementation can lead to uninitialized kernel stack data getting used as input for driver ioctl handlers. The reported bug is now fixed, but it's possible that other related bugs are still present or get added in the future. As the drivers need to check user input already, the possible impact is fairly low, but it might still cause an information leak. To be on the safe side, always clear the entire ioctl buffer before calling the conversion handler functions that are meant to initialize them.

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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-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 5.12.18
linux	linux_kernel	5.13 — 5.13.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b53cca764f9b291b7907fcd39d9e66ad728ee0b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfb48b54db25c3b4ef4bef5e0691464ebc4aa335 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc02c0b2bd6096f2f3ce63e1fc317aeda05f74d8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b53cca764f9b291b7907fcd39d9e66ad728ee0b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfb48b54db25c3b4ef4bef5e0691464ebc4aa335 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc02c0b2bd6096f2f3ce63e1fc317aeda05f74d8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47339? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: v4l2-core: explicitly clear ioctl input data As seen from a recent syzbot bug report, mistakes in the compat ioctl implementation can lead to uninitialized kernel stack data getting used as input for driver ioctl handlers. The reported bug is now fixed, but it's possible that other related bugs are still present or get added in the future. As the drivers need to check user input already, the possible impact is fairly low, but it might still cause an information leak. To be on the safe side, always clear the entire ioctl buffer before calling the conversion handler functions that are meant to initialize them. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47339? +

CVE-2021-47339 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-2021-47339? +

CVE-2021-47339 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-2021-47339? +

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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