CVE-2021-47484
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2021-47484 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Fix possible null pointer dereference. This patch fixes possible null pointer dereference in files "rvu_debugfs.c" and "rvu_nix.c". EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Fix possible null pointer dereference. This patch fixes possible null pointer dereference in files "rvu_debugfs.c" and "rvu_nix.c"
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.14.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.15 | Rc1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-47484?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
octeontx2-af: Fix possible null pointer dereference.
This patch fixes possible null pointer dereference in files
"rvu_debugfs.c" and "rvu_nix.c"
How severe is CVE-2021-47484?
CVE-2021-47484 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47484?
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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