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CVE-2021-47611

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2021-47611 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mac80211: validate extended element ID is present Before attempting to parse an extended element, verify that the extended element ID is present.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mac80211: validate extended element ID is present Before attempting to parse an extended element, verify that the extended element ID is present.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.22%

12.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.19, < 4.19.222—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.168—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.88—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel5.16Rc1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47611?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mac80211: validate extended element ID is present Before attempting to parse an extended element, verify that the extended element ID is present.
How severe is CVE-2021-47611?
CVE-2021-47611 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47611?
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