NULL pointer dereference in Linux

CVE-2021-47050

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: renesas-rpc-if: fix possible NULL pointer dereference of resource The platform_get_resource_byname() can return NULL which would be immediately dereferenced by resource_size(). Instead dereference it after validating the resource. Addresses-Coverity: Dereference null return value

EPSS: 0.002 (14.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47050?
CVE-2021-47050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-02-28.
How severe is CVE-2021-47050?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.