Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-39711
Published: June 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64433
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39711
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to Incorrect Size Value when processing files in bpf_prog_test_run_skb of test_run.c. A local user with System execution privileges can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-39711
Install update from vendor's website.