SB2022062826 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel
Published: June 28, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022062826
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0941)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in __bpf_skb_max_len() function in net/core/filter.c in the Linux kernel. A local user with special privilege can gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.