CVE-2021-27365

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.08%

Last modified

CVE-2021-27365 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.11.3. Certain iSCSI data structures do not have appropriate length constraints or checks, and can exceed the PAGE_SIZE value. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.11.3. Certain iSCSI data structures do not have appropriate length constraints or checks, and can exceed the PAGE_SIZE value. An unprivileged user can send a Netlink message that is associated with iSCSI, and has a length up to the maximum length of a Netlink message.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 5.11.3
DebianDebian Linux9.0
OracleTekelec Platform Distribution>= 7.4.0, <= 7.7.1
NetappSolidfire Baseboard Management Controller FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27365?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.11.3. Certain iSCSI data structures do not have appropriate length constraints or checks, and can exceed the PAGE_SIZE value. An unprivileged user can send a Netlink message that is associated with iSCSI, and has a length up to the maximum length of a Netlink message.
How severe is CVE-2021-27365?
CVE-2021-27365 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27365?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST