CVE-2021-47571: staging: rtl8192e: Fix use after free in _rtl92e_pci_disconnect()

Published May 24, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

staging: rtl8192e: Fix use after free in rtl92epcidisconnect()

The freertllib() function frees the "dev" pointer so there is use after free on the next line. Re-arrange things to avoid that.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=3.2<4.4.294
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.292
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.257
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.219
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.163
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.83
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.6

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-2021-47571?

CVE-2021-47571 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for use-after-free conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47571?

To fix CVE-2021-47571, update your Linux Kernel to a version later than 4.4.294, 4.9.292, 4.14.257, 4.19.219, 5.4.163, 5.10.83, or 5.15.6.

3

Which Linux Kernel versions are affected by CVE-2021-47571?

CVE-2021-47571 affects Linux Kernel versions from 3.2 to 4.4.294, 4.5 to 4.9.292, 4.10 to 4.14.257, 4.15 to 4.19.219, 4.20 to 5.4.163, 5.5 to 5.10.83, and 5.11 to 5.15.6.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2021-47571?

The implications of CVE-2021-47571 include potential crashes or arbitrary code execution due to a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

Was there a patch for CVE-2021-47571?

Yes, patches have been released that address CVE-2021-47571 in the affected versions of the Linux Kernel.

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