Use-after-free error during reset in Kernel

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/08/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

UVI-2021-1001155: igc: Fix use-after-free error during reset. Affects Kernel versions >= 13b5b7fd6a4a96dffe604f25e7b64cfbd9520924, < ea5e36b7367ea0a36ef73a163768f16d2977bd83. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The Kernel is a crucial component of the Linux operating system that acts as a bridge between the hardware and software layers. It provides essential functionalities, such as managing system resources, handling device drivers, and facilitating communication between different software components. The vulnerability identified in the Kernel involves a use-after-free error during the reset process.

Vulnerability Detail

The use-after-free error occurs when a program continues to use a memory address after it has been freed. In this case, the vulnerability arises during the reset operation in the Kernel. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The use-after-free error during reset in the Kernel can be mitigated by updating to the latest version of the Linux Kernel. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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