ID:8596 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-33624

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8596 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-33624

ID:8596 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-33624

Published: November 10, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU64881
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33624
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel. A an unprivileged BPF program can read arbitrary memory locations via a side-channel attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.