#VU64702 Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-0941

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64702

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0941

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in __bpf_skb_max_len() function in net/core/filter.c in the Linux kernel. A local user with special privilege can gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: before 5.12, 5.12

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:4956
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2018205

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.