Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-4135

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Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-4135

Published: May 24, 2022 / Updated: May 24, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63566
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2021-4135
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to simulated networking device driver for the Linux kernel does not properly initialize memory in certain situations. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information (kernel memory).


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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