CVE-2021-47118 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.9 pid include/linux/pid.h kernel_init_freeable use after free

CVE-2021-47118 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.9 pid include/linux/pid.h kernel_init_freeable use after free

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.9. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function kernel_init_freeable in the library include/linux/pid.h of the component pid. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-47118. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.