CVE-2021-47254
kernel: gfs2: Fix use-after-free in gfs2_glock_shrink_scan
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 21, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel's GFS2 file system, in the gfs2_glock_shrink_scan function, causing a use-after-free issue. This problem occurs when a lock object is incorrectly handled, potentially leading to memory corruption
CVSS score applicability
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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 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free