CVE-2021-45480: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability
Published Dec 24, 2021
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.15.11. There is a memory leak in the rdsconncreate() function in net/rds/connection.c in a certain combination of circumstances.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.11
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
Remediation
Event History
Dec 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:02 AM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:33 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45480?
CVE-2021-45480 has a moderate severity due to the potential for a memory leak in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45480?
To fix CVE-2021-45480, update your Linux kernel to version 5.15.11 or higher.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2021-45480?
CVE-2021-45480 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.15.11.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2021-45480?
The impact of CVE-2021-45480 is a memory leak that can lead to performance degradation over time.
5
Is CVE-2021-45480 specific to certain distributions?
Yes, CVE-2021-45480 affects various distributions that use vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, including Debian.