CVE-2021-45095: Infoleak

Published Dec 16, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 25 April 2025

Other sources

pepsockaccept in net/phonet/pep.c in the Linux kernel through 5.15.8 has a refcount leak.

Launchpad

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=5.15.8
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Dec 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 AM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:02 AM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:35 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45095?

CVE-2021-45095 has a moderate severity rating due to its refcount leak in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-45095?

To fix CVE-2021-45095, upgrade to a Linux kernel version greater than 5.15.8 or apply the relevant patches provided in the Debian package updates.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2021-45095?

CVE-2021-45095 affects Linux kernel versions up to and including 5.15.8.

4

Is CVE-2021-45095 present in Debian versions?

Yes, CVE-2021-45095 is present in Debian Linux versions 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

5

What are the packages affected by CVE-2021-45095 in Debian?

The affected package for CVE-2021-45095 in Debian is the 'linux' package, specifically versions prior to the fixed versions listed in Debian's updates.

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