Use After Free in Linux
CVE-2021-47670
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: peak_usb: fix use after free bugs After calling peak_usb_netif_rx_ni(skb), dereferencing skb is unsafe. Especially, the can_frame cf which aliases skb memory is accessed after the peak_usb_netif_rx_ni(). Reordering the lines solves the issue.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.002 (7.9th 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
- Linux — versions 0a25e1f4f18566b750ebd3ae995af64e23111e63, 4.0, 0
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 5.11
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47670?
- CVE-2021-47670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-04-17.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47670?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.