Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3 spi-zynqmp-gqspi zynqmp_qspi_exec_op use after free

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Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3. This affects the function zynqmp_qspi_exec_op of the component spi-zynqmp-gqspi. Such manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-47048. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.36/5.11.20/5.12.3 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function zynqmp_qspi_exec_op of the component spi-zynqmp-gqspi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: spi-zynqmp-gqspi: fix use-after-free in zynqmp_qspi_exec_op When handling op->addr, it is using the buffer "tmpbuf" which has been freed. This will trigger a use-after-free KASAN warning. Let's use temporary variables to store op->addr.val and op->cmd.opcode to fix this issue.
The weakness was disclosed 02/28/2024. The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-47048 since 02/27/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 249899 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-47048), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 5.10.37, 5.11.21, 5.12.4 or 5.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1231279389b5/d67e0d6bd92e/23269ac9f123/a2c5bedb2d55 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (249899). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 5.10.0
- 5.10.1
- 5.10.2
- 5.10.3
- 5.10.4
- 5.10.5
- 5.10.6
- 5.10.7
- 5.10.8
- 5.10.9
- 5.10.10
- 5.10.11
- 5.10.12
- 5.10.13
- 5.10.14
- 5.10.15
- 5.10.16
- 5.10.17
- 5.10.18
- 5.10.19
- 5.10.20
- 5.10.21
- 5.10.22
- 5.10.23
- 5.10.24
- 5.10.25
- 5.10.26
- 5.10.27
- 5.10.28
- 5.10.29
- 5.10.30
- 5.10.31
- 5.10.32
- 5.10.33
- 5.10.34
- 5.10.35
- 5.10.36
- 5.11.0
- 5.11.1
- 5.11.2
- 5.11.3
- 5.11.4
- 5.11.5
- 5.11.6
- 5.11.7
- 5.11.8
- 5.11.9
- 5.11.10
- 5.11.11
- 5.11.12
- 5.11.13
- 5.11.14
- 5.11.15
- 5.11.16
- 5.11.17
- 5.11.18
- 5.11.19
- 5.11.20
- 5.12.0
- 5.12.1
- 5.12.2
- 5.12.3
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 249899
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-47048
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.37/5.11.21/5.12.4/5.13
Patch: 1231279389b5/d67e0d6bd92e/23269ac9f123/a2c5bedb2d55
Timeline
02/27/2024 🔍02/28/2024 🔍
02/28/2024 🔍
08/18/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-47048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-47048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-255092
Entry
Created: 02/28/2024 11:31Updated: 08/18/2025 03:16
Changes: 02/28/2024 11:31 (43), 12/09/2024 21:55 (27), 08/18/2025 03:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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