Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ieee802154: fix null deref in parse dev addr Fix a logic error that could result in a null deref if the user sets the mode incorrectly for the given addr type.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.9.274 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f95741981c899c4724647291fec5faa3c777185Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f728ec65485625e30f46e5b4917ff023ad29ea0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fdd04918a452980631ecc499317881c1d120b70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6998ccfefa652bac3f9b236821e392af43efa1ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7836de2cadd88bc2f20f2c5a3d4ef4c73aef627Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0f47648b87b6d5f204cb7f3cbce6d36dab85a67Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdd51e34f45311ab6e48d2147cbc2904731b9993Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f95741981c899c4724647291fec5faa3c777185Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f728ec65485625e30f46e5b4917ff023ad29ea0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fdd04918a452980631ecc499317881c1d120b70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6998ccfefa652bac3f9b236821e392af43efa1ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7836de2cadd88bc2f20f2c5a3d4ef4c73aef627Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0f47648b87b6d5f204cb7f3cbce6d36dab85a67Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdd51e34f45311ab6e48d2147cbc2904731b9993Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-47257?
CVE-2021-47257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ieee802154: fix null deref in parse dev addr Fix a logic error that could result in a null deref if the user sets the mode in...
How severe is CVE-2021-47257?
CVE-2021-47257 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-2021-47257?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.