CVE-2021-47432: lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek()

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek()

When we started spreading new inode numbers throughout most of the 64 bit inode space, that triggered some corner case bugs, in particular some integer overflows related to the radix tree code. Oops.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

lib/generic-radix-tree.c: Don't overflow in peek()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2021-47432 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052143-CVE-2021-47432-5e69@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.1.64
6.1.64
redhat/kernel<6.5.13
6.5.13
redhat/kernel<6.6.3
6.6.3
redhat/kernel<6.7
6.7
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.3
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Description
May 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47432?

CVE-2021-47432 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential to cause integer overflows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47432?

To resolve CVE-2021-47432, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 6.1.64 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47432?

CVE-2021-47432 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.64, 6.5.13, 6.6.3, and 6.7.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2021-47432?

CVE-2021-47432 impacts various Linux distributions and any systems running affected versions of the kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-47432?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2021-47432; the best mitigation is to apply the updates.

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