CVE-2021-47568: ksmbd: fix memleak in get_file_stream_info()
Published May 24, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: fix memleak in getfilestreaminfo()
Fix memleak in getfilestreaminfo()
Affected Software
3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.6
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc2
Remediation
Event History
May 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-47568?
CVE-2021-47568 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2021-47568?
To fix CVE-2021-47568, you should upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
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What does CVE-2021-47568 affect?
CVE-2021-47568 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions up to 5.15.6 and including 5.16-rc1 and 5.16-rc2.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-47568?
CVE-2021-47568 is a memory leak vulnerability found in the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel.
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Which component in the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2021-47568?
CVE-2021-47568 specifically affects the get_file_stream_info() function within the ksmbd component.