#VU56819 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-28972

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#VU56819 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-28972

Published: September 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56819
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28972
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the drivers/pci/hotplug/rpadlpar_sysfs.c. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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