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CVE-2021-3802

MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.81%

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CVE-2021-3802 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability found in udisks2. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted image file/USB leading to kernel panic. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability found in udisks2. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted image file/USB leading to kernel panic. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Udisks ProjectUdisks< 2.9.4
FedoraprojectFedora34
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3802?
A vulnerability found in udisks2. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted image file/USB leading to kernel panic. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
How severe is CVE-2021-3802?
CVE-2021-3802 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3802?
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