Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nftables: Fix a memleak from userdata error path in new objects Release object name if userdata allocation fails.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.10, < 5.10.38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c784a500f5edd337258b0fdb2f31bc9abde1a23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59fa98bfa1f4013d658d990cac88c87b46ff410cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85dfd816fabfc16e71786eda0a33a7046688b5b0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd3bebf515f336214a91994348a2b86b9a1d3d7fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c784a500f5edd337258b0fdb2f31bc9abde1a23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59fa98bfa1f4013d658d990cac88c87b46ff410cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85dfd816fabfc16e71786eda0a33a7046688b5b0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd3bebf515f336214a91994348a2b86b9a1d3d7fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-46996?
CVE-2021-46996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nftables: Fix a memleak from userdata error path in new objects Release object name if userdata allocation fails.
How severe is CVE-2021-46996?
CVE-2021-46996 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-2021-46996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.