CVE-2021-3635
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3635 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the Linux kernel netfilter implementation in versions prior to 5.5-rc7. A user with root (CAP_SYS_ADMIN) access is able to panic the system when issuing netfilter netflow commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel netfilter implementation in versions prior to 5.5-rc7. A user with root (CAP_SYS_ADMIN) access is able to panic the system when issuing netfilter netflow commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.5 | Rc1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 | — |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1976946Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1976946Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3635?
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel netfilter implementation in versions prior to 5.5-rc7. A user with root (CAP_SYS_ADMIN) access is able to panic the system when issuing netfilter netflow commands.
How severe is CVE-2021-3635?
CVE-2021-3635 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3635?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-3635?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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