Use After Free in Linux

CVE-2021-47520

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: pch_can: pch_can_rx_normal: fix use after free After calling netif_receive_skb(skb), dereferencing skb is unsafe. Especially, the can_frame cf which aliases skb memory is dereferenced just after the call netif_receive_skb(skb). Reordering the lines solves the issue.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.002 (15.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47520?
CVE-2021-47520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-05-24.
How severe is CVE-2021-47520?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.