CVE-2021-47570: staging: r8188eu: fix a memory leak in rtw_wx_read32()
Published May 24, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
staging: r8188eu: fix a memory leak in rtwwxread32()
Free "ptmp" before returning -EINVAL.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.6
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-2021-47570?
CVE-2021-47570 has a medium severity rating due to its impact on system memory management.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-47570?
To fix CVE-2021-47570, update your Linux kernel to a version higher than 5.15.6.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-47570?
CVE-2021-47570 affects versions of the Linux kernel from 5.15.0 to 5.15.6.
4
What is the nature of CVE-2021-47570?
CVE-2021-47570 is a memory leak vulnerability in the r8188eu driver within the Linux kernel.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-47570?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2021-47570; the only resolution is to upgrade the kernel.