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CVE-2021-47357

kernel: atm: iphase: fix possible use-after-free in ia_module_exit()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 21, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s ATM networking card driver in how a user unloads the driver's module. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Statement

The bug happens during module unloading. Therefore, only a privileged user can trigger the issue. This issue not actual for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, because related part of source codes disabled.

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

To mitigate this issue, prevent module atm from being loaded. Please see https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278 for information on blacklisting a kernel module to prevent it from loading automatically.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free