CVE-2021-47357
kernel: atm: iphase: fix possible use-after-free in ia_module_exit()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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
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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 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free