CVE-2021-38208
5.5CVSSMEDIUM
Description
net/nfc/llcp_sock.c in the Linux kernel before 5.12.10 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and BUG) by making a getsockname call after a certain type of failure of a bind call.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Impact
Initial Access
References
http://www.fintech.ru/storage/files/documentation_files/59/file/20211012.pdf?1634334379
fintech.ru
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/17/1
openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/17/2
openwall.com
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Timeline
Published
Aug 8, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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