CVE-2021-47180 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.7 NFC nci_allocate_device memory leak

CVE-2021-47180 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.7 NFC nci_allocate_device memory leak

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.7. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function nci_allocate_device of the component NFC. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-47180. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.