CVE-2021-46979 | Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12.4 iio iio_device_unregister denial of service (11e1cae5da40/ab6c935ba3a0/901f84de0e16)

CVE-2021-46979 | Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12.4 iio iio_device_unregister denial of service (11e1cae5da40/ab6c935ba3a0/901f84de0e16)

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12.4. Affected is the function iio_device_unregister of the component iio. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-46979. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.