CVE-2021-47124: linux kernel vulnerability

What is known

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring: fix link timeout refs WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 10242 at lib/refcount.c:28 refcount_warn_saturate+0x15b/0x1a0 lib/refcount.c:28 RIP: 0010:refcount_warn_saturate+0x15b/0x1a0 lib/refcount.c:28 Call Trace: __refcount_sub_and_test include/linux/refcount.h:283 [inline] __refcount_dec_and_test include/linux/refcount.h:315 [inline] refcount_dec_and_test include/linux/refcount.h:333 [inline] io_put_req fs/io_uring.c:2140 [inline] io_queue_linked_timeout fs/io_uring.c:6300 [inline] __io_queue_sqe+0xbef/0xec0 fs/io_uring.c:6354 io_submit_sqe fs/io_uring.c:6534 [inline] io_submit_sqes+0x2bbd/0x7c50 fs/io_uring.c:6660 __do_sys_io_uring_enter fs/io_uring.c:9240 [inline] __se_sys_io_uring_enter+0x256/0x1d60 fs/io_uring.c:9182 io_link_timeout_fn() should put only one reference of the linked timeout request, however in case of racing with the master request's completion first io_req_complete() puts one and then io_put_req_deferred() is called.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2021-47124, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) affecting linux kernel, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether linux kernel is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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