MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2021-46911

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for the complete skb transmit, to avoid page cleanup if ACK received in middle.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.7.0, < 5.10.32

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-46911?

CVE-2021-46911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for...

How severe is CVE-2021-46911?

CVE-2021-46911 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-46911?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.