#VU63323 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-4157 

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#VU63323 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2021-4157

Published: May 17, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63323
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4157
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Linux kernel NFS subsystem. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted data and crash the system or escalate privileges on the system

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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