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CVE-2021-47029

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: connac: fix kernel warning adding monitor interface Fix the following kernel warning adding a monitor interface in mt76_c…

Published Feb 28, 2024EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2021-47029 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

mt76: connac: fix kernel warning adding monitor interface

Fix the following kernel warning adding a monitor interface in

mt76_connac_mcu_uni_add_dev routine.

[ 507.984882] ------------[ cut here ]------------

[ 507.989515] WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 3017 at mt76_connac_mcu_uni_add_dev+0x178/0x190 [mt76_connac_lib]

[ 508.059379] CPU: 1 PID: 3017 Comm: ifconfig Not tainted 5.4.98 #0

[ 508.065461] Hardware name: MT7622_MT7531 RFB (DT)

[ 508.070156] pstate: 80000005 (Nzcv daif -PAN -UAO)

[ 508.074939] pc : mt76_connac_mcu_uni_add_dev+0x178/0x190 [mt76_connac_lib]

[ 508.081806] lr : mt7921_eeprom_init+0x1288/0x1cb8 [mt7921e]

[ 508.087367] sp : ffffffc013a33930

[ 508.090671] x29: ffffffc013a33930 x28: ffffff801e628ac0

[ 508.095973] x27: ffffff801c7f1200 x26: ffffff801c7eb008

[ 508.101275] x25: ffffff801c7eaef0 x24: ffffff801d025610

[ 508.106577] x23: ffffff801d022990 x22: ffffff801d024de8

[ 508.111879] x21: ffffff8

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47029?

CVE-2021-47029 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-47029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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