Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92173

#VU92173 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-46932

Published: June 17, 2024 / Updated: May 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92173

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46932

CWE-ID: CWE-665

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 perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization. A local user can run a specially crafted application to perform a denial of service attack.

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