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.
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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: 03cb3c6f0e0b62b5cbcd747df63781fbb2a6ef66
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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