CVE-2021-47521

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2021-47521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: sja1000: fix use after free in ems_pcmcia_add_card() If the last channel is not available then "dev" is freed. Fortunately, we can just use "pdev->irq" instead. Also we should check if at least one channel was set up.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: sja1000: fix use after free in ems_pcmcia_add_card() If the last channel is not available then "dev" is freed. Fortunately, we can just use "pdev->irq" instead. Also we should check if at least one channel was set up.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.2, < 4.4.295
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.9.293
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.14.258
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.15, < 4.19.221
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.165
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.85
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47521?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: sja1000: fix use after free in ems_pcmcia_add_card() If the last channel is not available then "dev" is freed. Fortunately, we can just use "pdev->irq" instead. Also we should check if at least one channel was set up.
How severe is CVE-2021-47521?
CVE-2021-47521 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47521?
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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Source: NVD / NIST