Use-after-free in Linux kernel scsi driver



Published: 2024-06-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-47427
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU91057

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47427

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the iscsi_eh_abort() function in drivers/scsi/libiscsi.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1642f51ac0d4f2b55d5748094c49ff8f7191b93c
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/258aad75c62146453d03028a44f2f1590d58e1f6


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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