CVE-2021-46283
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CVE-2021-46283 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. nf_tables_newset in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux kernel before 5.12.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and general protection fault) because of the missing initialization for nft_set_elem_expr_alloc. A local user can set a netfilter table expression in their own namespace.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nf_tables_newset in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux kernel before 5.12.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and general protection fault) because of the missing initialization for nft_set_elem_expr_alloc. A local user can set a netfilter table expression in their own namespace.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.12.13 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.12.13Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=22c3987f75a7b90e238a26b5a5920525c2d1f345Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.12.13Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=22c3987f75a7b90e238a26b5a5920525c2d1f345Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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