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CVE-2021-47559

kernel: net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereferencing in smc_vlan_by_tcpsk()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

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 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference