CVE-2021-47074 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.39/5.12.6 nvme-loop nvme_loop_create_ctrl memory leak (9c980795ccd7/551ba08d4b7e/03504e3b54cc)

CVE-2021-47074 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.39/5.12.6 nvme-loop nvme_loop_create_ctrl memory leak (9c980795ccd7/551ba08d4b7e/03504e3b54cc)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.39/5.12.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function nvme_loop_create_ctrl of the component nvme-loop. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-47074. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.