First published: Tue May 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: phy: phy-mtk-tphy: Fix some resource leaks in mtk_phy_init() Use clk_disable_unprepare() in the error path of mtk_phy_init() to fix some resource leaks.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Red Hat Kernel-devel | ||
Linux Kernel | <5.10.46 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.12.13 | |
Linux Kernel | =5.13-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =5.13-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =5.13-rc3 | |
Linux Kernel | =5.13-rc4 | |
Linux Kernel | =5.13-rc5 |
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CVE-2021-47234 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential resource leaks in the Linux kernel.
To fix CVE-2021-47234, ensure you update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for mtk_phy_init() resource leaks.
CVE-2021-47234 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.46, from 5.11 to 5.12.13, as well as specific release candidates of 5.13.
CVE-2021-47234 can lead to resource leaks that potentially affect system stability and performance.
CVE-2021-47234 is not classified as a remote vulnerability; it typically requires local access to exploit.