Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix memory leak in ext4_mb_init_backend on error path. Fix a memory leak discovered by syzbot when a file system is corrupted with an illegally large s_log_groups_per_flex.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.10.43 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04fb2baa0b147f51db065a1b13a11954abe592d0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2050c6e5b161e5e25ce3c420fef58b24fa388a49Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8867f4e3809050571c98de7a2d465aff5e4daf5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04fb2baa0b147f51db065a1b13a11954abe592d0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2050c6e5b161e5e25ce3c420fef58b24fa388a49Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8867f4e3809050571c98de7a2d465aff5e4daf5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-47116?
CVE-2021-47116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix memory leak in ext4_mb_init_backend on error path. Fix a memory leak discovered by syzbot when a file system is corrupte...
How severe is CVE-2021-47116?
CVE-2021-47116 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-2021-47116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.