CVE-2021-47570
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2021-47570 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: r8188eu: fix a memory leak in rtw_wx_read32() Free "ptmp" before returning -EINVAL.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: r8188eu: fix a memory leak in rtw_wx_read32() Free "ptmp" before returning -EINVAL.
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, < 5.15.6 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-47570?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
staging: r8188eu: fix a memory leak in rtw_wx_read32()
Free "ptmp" before returning -EINVAL.
How severe is CVE-2021-47570?
CVE-2021-47570 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-2021-47570?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-47570?
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