# CVE-2021-47447: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/msm/a3xx: fix error handling in a3xx_gpu_ini...

CVE-2021-47447 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2021-47447, released May 22, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-47447
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0021
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 22, 2024

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/msm/a3xx: fix error handling in a3xx_gpu_init()  These error paths returned 1 on failure, instead of a negative error code.  This would lead to an Oops in the caller.  A second problem is that the check for "if (ret != -ENODATA)" did not work because "ret" was set to 1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.14.16-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-47447](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-47447.md) | May 22, 2024 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.14.16-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-47447](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-47447.md) | May 22, 2024 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.14.16-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-47447](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-47447.md) | May 22, 2024 |

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