CVE-2021-47050 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3 renesas-rpc-if platform_get_resource_byname null pointer dereference

CVE-2021-47050 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3 renesas-rpc-if platform_get_resource_byname null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function platform_get_resource_byname of the component renesas-rpc-if. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-47050. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.