CVE-2021-45417
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AIDE before 0.17.4 allows local users to obtain root privileges via crafted file metadata (such as XFS extended attributes or tmpfs ACLs), because of a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
AIDE before 0.17.4 allows local users to obtain root privileges via crafted file metadata (such as XFS extended attributes or tmpfs ACLs), because of a heap-based buffer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment Project | Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment | >= 0.13, <= 0.17.3 |
| Redhat | Ovirt-Node | 4.4.10 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 21.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 21.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3Exploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5051Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ipi.fi/pipermail/aide/2022-January/001713.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3Exploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3Exploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5051Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ipi.fi/pipermail/aide/2022-January/001713.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3Exploit, Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45417?
AIDE before 0.17.4 allows local users to obtain root privileges via crafted file metadata (such as XFS extended attributes or tmpfs ACLs), because of a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2021-45417?
CVE-2021-45417 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45417?
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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