#VU54316 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-3501

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#VU54316 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-3501

Published: June 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54316
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3501
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the KVM API in Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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