CVE-2021-47143 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.41/5.12.8 device_add Privilege Escalation (8b2cdc004d21/40588782f101/444d7be9532d)

CVE-2021-47143 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.41/5.12.8 device_add Privilege Escalation (8b2cdc004d21/40588782f101/444d7be9532d)

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.41/5.12.8. Affected is the function device_add. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-47143. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.