CVE-2021-43976
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43976 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, mwifiex_usb_recv in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/usb.c allows an attacker (who can connect a crafted USB device) to cause a denial of service (skb_over_panic).. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, mwifiex_usb_recv in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/usb.c allows an attacker (who can connect a crafted USB device) to cause a denial of service (skb_over_panic).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | 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 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Binding Support Function | 22.1.3 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Network Exposure Function | 22.1.1 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Policy | 22.2.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party 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-5092Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party 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-5092Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43976?
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, mwifiex_usb_recv in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/usb.c allows an attacker (who can connect a crafted USB device) to cause a denial of service (skb_over_panic).
How severe is CVE-2021-43976?
CVE-2021-43976 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43976?
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-2021-43976?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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