Linux Kernel in versions v3.3 to v5.12.9 caif_enroll_dev() can fail in some cases. Ignoring these cases can lead to memory leak due to not assigning link_support pointer to anywhere
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WS-2021-0278 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.1.18, linuxlinux-4.1.18
Vulnerability Details
Linux Kernel in versions v3.3 to v5.12.9 caif_enroll_dev() can fail in some cases. Ignoring these cases can lead to memory leak due to not assigning link_support pointer to anywhere
Publish Date: 2021-06-25
URL: WS-2021-0278
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.2)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UVI-2021-1000712
Release Date: 2021-06-25
Fix Resolution: v4.4.272
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