CVE-2021-47294

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's NetRom subsystem. This issue arises when socket timers expire, if the timer handler does not decrease the socket reference count as needed, the socket reference count becomes unbalanced. This can result in the socket not being freed properly, potentially leading to resource leaks and degraded system performance.

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

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.