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CVE-2021-47254

kernel: gfs2: Fix use-after-free in gfs2_glock_shrink_scan

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

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

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