CVE-2021-47163 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.123/5.10.41/5.12.8 TIPC Module sock_release denial of service

CVE-2021-47163 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.123/5.10.41/5.12.8 TIPC Module sock_release denial of service

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.123/5.10.41/5.12.8 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function sock_release of the component TIPC Module. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-47163. 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.