CVE-2021-46911: linux kernel vulnerability

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for the complete skb transmit, to avoid page cleanup if ACK received in middle.
CVE-2021-46911CVSS 5.5Linux

CVE-2021-46911: linux kernel vulnerability

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for the complete skb transmit, to avoid page cleanup if ACK received in middle.

CVSS
5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS
12.71%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
linux kernel

What is known

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ch_ktls: Fix kernel panic Taking page refcount is not ideal and causes kernel panic sometimes. It's better to take tx_ctx lock for the complete skb transmit, to avoid page cleanup if ACK received in middle.

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