HIGH · 7.4

CVE-2021-47464

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules Fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules. ...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules Fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules. audit_filter_rules() error: we previously assumed 'ctx' could be null

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.3, < 5.4.156

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-47464?

CVE-2021-47464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules Fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules. ...

How severe is CVE-2021-47464?

CVE-2021-47464 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-47464?

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