CVE-2021-43975
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, hw_atl_utils_fw_rpc_wait in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/hw_atl/hw_atl_utils.c allows an attacker (who can introduce a crafted device) to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a crafted length value.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, hw_atl_utils_fw_rpc_wait in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/hw_atl/hw_atl_utils.c allows an attacker (who can introduce a crafted device) to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a crafted length value.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.15.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/netdev/net.git/commit/?id=b922f622592af76b57cbc566eaeccda0b31a3496Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/netdev/net.git/commit/?id=b922f622592af76b57cbc566eaeccda0b31a3496Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43975?
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, hw_atl_utils_fw_rpc_wait in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/hw_atl/hw_atl_utils.c allows an attacker (who can introduce a crafted device) to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a crafted length value.
How severe is CVE-2021-43975?
CVE-2021-43975 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43975?
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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