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CVE-2021-47224

kernel: net: ll_temac: Make sure to free skb when it is completely used

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 21, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's ll_temac driver, where the skb (socket buffer) may be improperly freed after use. This can lead to a use-after-free issue, as fragments of the skb can still be in use while attempting to free it, causing instability in the system during data transmission.

Statement

None of the products shipped by Red Hat are affected by this vulnerability.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Red Hat has investigated whether a possible mitigation exists for this issue, and has not been able to identify a practical example. Please update the affected package as soon as possible.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free