CVE-2021-46985 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4 ACPI acpi_device_set_name memory leak

CVE-2021-46985 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4 ACPI acpi_device_set_name memory leak

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.4. Affected by this issue is the function acpi_device_set_name of the component ACPI. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-46985. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.