UAF Vulnerability in net: ti: fix tlan_remove_one

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/08/2021

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Severity

No i

Fix available

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001440: net: ti: fix UAF in tlan_remove_one. Affects Kernel versions >= 1e0a8b13d35510e711fdf72e9a3e30bcb2bd49fa, < c263ae8c7e4c482387de5e6c89e213f8173fe8b6. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The net: ti package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and is responsible for handling network operations for Texas Instruments (TI) devices. The tlan_remove_one function in this package is vulnerable to a Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability.

Vulnerability Detail

The UAF vulnerability in tlan_remove_one arises due to improper handling of network device removal. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the network device removal process, leading to a use-after-free condition. This can result in a variety of security issues, such as remote code execution or denial of service attacks.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.9.277 or later. This update includes the commit c263ae8c7e4c482387de5e6c89e213f8173fe8b6, which addresses the UAF vulnerability in tlan_remove_one.

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The UAF vulnerability in net: ti's tlan_remove_one function can lead to severe security issues. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.9.277 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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