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CVE-2021-20177 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.238, linuxlinux-4.19.238 - autoclosed #233

Closed mend-bolt-for-github[bot] closed 2 years ago

mend-bolt-for-github[bot] commented 2 years ago

CVE-2021-20177 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.238, linuxlinux-4.19.238

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of string matching within a packet. A privileged user (with root or CAP_NET_ADMIN) when inserting iptables rules could insert a rule which can panic the system. Kernel before kernel 5.5-rc1 is affected.

Publish Date: 2021-05-26

URL: CVE-2021-20177

CVSS 3 Score Details (4.4)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2021-20177

Release Date: 2021-05-26

Fix Resolution: v5.5-rc1

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mend-bolt-for-github[bot] commented 2 years ago

:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.