Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: Fix NULL pointer dereference in i40e_dbg_dump_desc When trying to dump VFs VSI RX/TX descriptors using debugfs there was a crash due to NULL pointer dereference in i40e_dbg_dump_desc. Added a check to i40e_dbg_dump_desc that checks if VSI type is correct for dumping RX/TX descriptors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.12, < 5.10.85 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16431e442db248ecd8aa9457cf0a656f1885f56ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23ec111bf3549aae37140330c31a16abfc172421Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5b7fb2198abc50058f1a29c395b004f76ab1c83Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16431e442db248ecd8aa9457cf0a656f1885f56ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23ec111bf3549aae37140330c31a16abfc172421Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5b7fb2198abc50058f1a29c395b004f76ab1c83Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-47501?
CVE-2021-47501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: Fix NULL pointer dereference in i40e_dbg_dump_desc When trying to dump VFs VSI RX/TX descriptors using debugfs there was a c...
How severe is CVE-2021-47501?
CVE-2021-47501 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-2021-47501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.