CVE-2021-47486: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv, bpf: Fix potential NULL dereference The bpf_jit_binary_free() function requires a non-NULL argument. When the RISC-V BPF JIT fails to converge in NR_JIT_ITERATIONS steps, jit_data->header will be NULL, which triggers a NULL dereference. Avoid this by checking the argument, prior calling the function.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.7 — 5.10.77
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.14.16
linux	linux_kernel	All
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/27de809a3d83a6199664479ebb19712533d6fd9b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cac6b043cea3e120f4fccec16f7381747cbfdc0d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b80a5ebe5431caeb20f88c32d4a024777a2d41 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27de809a3d83a6199664479ebb19712533d6fd9b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cac6b043cea3e120f4fccec16f7381747cbfdc0d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b80a5ebe5431caeb20f88c32d4a024777a2d41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47486? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv, bpf: Fix potential NULL dereference The bpf_jit_binary_free() function requires a non-NULL argument. When the RISC-V BPF JIT fails to converge in NR_JIT_ITERATIONS steps, jit_data->header will be NULL, which triggers a NULL dereference. Avoid this by checking the argument, prior calling the function. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47486? +

CVE-2021-47486 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47486? +

CVE-2021-47486 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-2021-47486? +

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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