CVE-2021-42008 (High) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.236

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CVE-2021-42008 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.236

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: a9ef12c01434b7acb272409c3025b43fd5b29138

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c /drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c

Vulnerability Details

The decode_data function in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.13 has a slab out-of-bounds write. Input from a process that has the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can lead to root access.

Publish Date: 2021-10-05

URL: CVE-2021-42008

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2021-42008

Release Date: 2021-10-05

Fix Resolution: v4.4.282,v4.9.281,v4.14.245,v4.19.205,v5.4.143,v5.10.61,v5.13.13,v5.14-rc7

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