CVE-2021-47238

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's IPv4 code, within the ip_mc_add1_src function. This issue can lead to a memory leak, where certain memory resources are not properly released when a network interface is removed, resulting in increased memory usage and potential performance issues over time.

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.

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.