CVE-2021-47559
kernel: net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereferencing in smc_vlan_by_tcpsk()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 24, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's SMC implementation in the smc_vlan_by_tcpsk() function. A potential NULL pointer dereference occurred when handling lower network devices, leading to system crashes and resulting in denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference