#VU74626 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-3923

 

#VU74626 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-3923

Published: April 10, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74626
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3923
CWE-ID: CWE-401
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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within RDMA over infiniband implementation in Linux kernel. A local user can force the application to leak memory by sensing commands to the /dev/infiniband/rdma_cm device node and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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