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CVE-2021-47113

7.1 · HIGH
Published Mar 15, 2024 linux CWE-416 EPSS 0.27% (19th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2021-47113 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on March 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

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

btrfs: abort in rename_exchange if we fail to insert the second ref

Error injection stress uncovered a problem where we'd leave a dangling

inode ref if we failed during a rename_exchange. This happens because

we insert the inode ref for one side of the rename, and then for the

other side. If this second inode ref insert fails we'll leave the first

one dangling and leave a corrupt file system behind. Fix this by

aborting if we did the insert for the first inode ref.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 0, < 5.10.43 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47113?

CVE-2021-47113 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on March 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47113?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-47113?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-47113?

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