Fedora 32 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-31829
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

kernel-tools
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-headers
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU67181

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31829

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in the Linux kernel's eBPF verification code. A local user can insert eBPF instructions, use the eBPF verifier to abuse a spectre-like flaw and infer all system memory.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 32

kernel-tools: before 5.11.19-100.fc32

kernel-headers: before 5.11.19-100.fc32

kernel: before 5.11.19-100.fc32

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2021-9c0276e935


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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