What is CVE-2021-47489?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix even more out of bound writes from debugfs CVE-2021-42327 was fixed by: commit f23750b5b3d98653b31d4469592935ef6364ad67 Author: Thelford Williams Date: Wed Oct 13 16:04:13 2021 -0400 drm/amdgpu: fix out of bounds write but amdgpu_dm_debugfs.c contains more of the same issue so fix the remaining ones. v2: * Add missing fix in dp_max_bpc_write (Harry Wentland)

How severe is CVE-2021-47489?

CVE-2021-47489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-47489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47489?

CVE-2021-47489 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2021-47489 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-47489 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34493.

When was CVE-2021-47489 published?

CVE-2021-47489 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-47489

CVE-2021-47489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34493
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
Published: 2024-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix even more out of bound writes from debugfs CVE-2021-42327 was fixed by: commit f23750b5b3d98653b31d4469592935ef6364ad67 Author: Thelford Williams <[email protected]> Date: Wed Oct 13 16:04:13 2021 -0400 drm/amdgpu: fix out of bounds write but amdgpu_dm_debugfs.c contains more of the same issue so fix the remaining ones. v2: * Add missing fix in dp_max_bpc_write (Harry Wentland)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47489?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix even more out of bound writes from debugfs CVE-2021-42327 was fixed by: commit f23750b5b3d98653b31d4469592935ef6364ad67 Author: Thelford Williams <[email protected]> Date: Wed Oct 13 16:04:13 2021 -0400 drm/amdgpu: fix out of bounds write but amdgpu_dm_debugfs.c contains more of the same issue so fix the remaining ones. v2: * Add missing fix in dp_max_bpc_write (Harry Wentland)
How severe is CVE-2021-47489?: CVE-2021-47489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-47489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-47489?: CVE-2021-47489 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2021-47489 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-47489 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34493.
When was CVE-2021-47489 published?: CVE-2021-47489 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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