CVE-2021-28972 | Linux Kernel up to 5.11.8 RPA PCI Hotplug Driver rpadlpar_sysfs.c buffer overflow (Nessus ID 239841)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.11.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file drivers/pci/hotplug/rpadlpar_sysfs.c of the component RPA PCI Hotplug Driver. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-28972. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.