#VU92191 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-46974 

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#VU92191 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-46974

Published: June 18, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92191
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46974
CWE-ID: CWE-787
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 handling of masking negation logic upon a negative destination register. A local user can cause a denial of service by exploiting this flaw.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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