CVE-2021-47116 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.42/5.12.9 ext4 ext4_mb_init_backend memory leak (2050c6e5b161/04fb2baa0b14/a8867f4e3809)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.42/5.12.9. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ext4_mb_init_backend of the component ext4. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-47116. 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.