Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: cdc_eem: fix tx fixup skb leak when usbnet transmit a skb, eem fixup it in eem_tx_fixup(), if skb_copy_expand() failed, it return NULL, usbnet_start_xmit() will have no chance to free original skb. fix it by free orginal skb in eem_tx_fixup() first, then check skb clone status, if failed, return NULL to usbnet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.30, < 4.4.274 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05b2b9f7d24b5663d9b47427fe1555bdafd3ea02Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14184ec5c958b589ba934da7363a2877879204dfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bcacd6088d61c0ac6a990d87975600a81f3247ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81de2ed06df8b5451e050fe6a318af3263dbff3fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4f7a9fc9d094c0c4a66f2ad7c37b1dbe9e78f88Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3b26fdf1b32f91c7a3bc743384b4a298ab53ad7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f12554b0ff639e74612cc01b3b4a049e098d2d65Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4e6a7f19c82f39b1803e91c54718f0d7143767dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05b2b9f7d24b5663d9b47427fe1555bdafd3ea02Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14184ec5c958b589ba934da7363a2877879204dfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bcacd6088d61c0ac6a990d87975600a81f3247ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81de2ed06df8b5451e050fe6a318af3263dbff3fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4f7a9fc9d094c0c4a66f2ad7c37b1dbe9e78f88Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3b26fdf1b32f91c7a3bc743384b4a298ab53ad7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f12554b0ff639e74612cc01b3b4a049e098d2d65Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-47236?
CVE-2021-47236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: cdc_eem: fix tx fixup skb leak when usbnet transmit a skb, eem fixup it in eem_tx_fixup(), if skb_copy_expand() failed, it re...
How severe is CVE-2021-47236?
CVE-2021-47236 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-2021-47236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.