CVE-2021-46967 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.35/5.11.19/5.12.2 vhost-vdpa vm_flags memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.35/5.11.19/5.12.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vm_flags of the component vhost-vdpa. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-46967. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.