MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2021-47432

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek() When we started spreading new inode numbers throughout most of the 64 bit inode...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek() When we started spreading new inode numbers throughout most of the 64 bit inode space, that triggered some corner case bugs, in particular some integer overflows related to the radix tree code. Oops.

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< 6.1.64

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-47432?

CVE-2021-47432 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek() When we started spreading new inode numbers throughout most of the 64 bit inode...

How severe is CVE-2021-47432?

CVE-2021-47432 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-2021-47432?

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