CVE-2021-45480
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45480 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.15.11. There is a memory leak in the __rds_conn_create() function in net/rds/connection.c in a certain combination of circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.15.11. There is a memory leak in the __rds_conn_create() function in net/rds/connection.c in a certain combination of circumstances.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.11Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5f9562ebe710c307adc5f666bf1a2162ee7977c0Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5050Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.11Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5f9562ebe710c307adc5f666bf1a2162ee7977c0Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5050Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45480?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.15.11. There is a memory leak in the __rds_conn_create() function in net/rds/connection.c in a certain combination of circumstances.
How severe is CVE-2021-45480?
CVE-2021-45480 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45480?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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