#VU63577 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-45486

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#VU63577 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-45486

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63577
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45486
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of the IPv4 protocol in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker can disclose internal state in some situations.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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