CVE-2021-47495: usbnet: sanity check for maxpacket

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

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

usbnet: sanity check for maxpacket

maxpacket of 0 makes no sense and oopses as we need to divide by it. Give up.

V2: fixed typo in log and stylistic issues

Other sources

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

usbnet: sanity check for maxpacket

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2021-47495 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052242-CVE-2021-47495-a5f8@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the lack of a sanity check for maxpacket. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
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
redhat/kernel<4.4.291
4.4.291
redhat/kernel<4.9.289
4.9.289
redhat/kernel<4.14.254
4.14.254
redhat/kernel<4.19.215
4.19.215
redhat/kernel<5.4.157
5.4.157
redhat/kernel<5.10.77
5.10.77
redhat/kernel<5.14.16
5.14.16
redhat/kernel<5.15
5.15
Linux Linux kernel<4.4.291
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.289
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.254
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.215
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.157
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.77
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.14.16
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=5.15-rc6

Event History

May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:20 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-2021-47495?

CVE-2021-47495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability within the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47495?

To fix CVE-2021-47495, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 4.4.291, 4.9.289, 4.14.254, 4.19.215, 5.4.157, 5.10.77, 5.14.16, or 5.15 depending on your system.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-47495 have on my system?

CVE-2021-47495 could cause a kernel panic due to invalid maxpacket handling in the USB network driver.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-47495?

CVE-2021-47495 affects various Linux distributions using the specified vulnerable kernel versions.

5

Is CVE-2021-47495 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2021-47495 is considered a local vulnerability as it requires local access to the affected system to trigger the issue.

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