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CVE-2021-4090

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2021-4090 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the NFSD in the Linux kernel. Missing sanity may lead to a write beyond bmval[bmlen-1] in nfsd4_decode_bitmap4 in fs/nfsd/nfs4xdr.c. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the NFSD in the Linux kernel. Missing sanity may lead to a write beyond bmval[bmlen-1] in nfsd4_decode_bitmap4 in fs/nfsd/nfs4xdr.c. In this flaw, a local attacker with user privilege may gain access to out-of-bounds memory, leading to a system integrity and confidentiality threat.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 5.16
LinuxLinux Kernel5.16
NetappH300s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH500s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH700s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH300e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH500e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH700e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410c FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4090?
An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the NFSD in the Linux kernel. Missing sanity may lead to a write beyond bmval[bmlen-1] in nfsd4_decode_bitmap4 in fs/nfsd/nfs4xdr.c. In this flaw, a local attacker with user privilege may gain access to out-of-bounds memory, leading to a system integrity and confidentiality threat.
How severe is CVE-2021-4090?
CVE-2021-4090 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4090?
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