CVE-2021-20177

kernel: iptables string match rule could result in kernel panic

Published May 26, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of string matching within a packet. A privileged user (with root or CAP_NET_ADMIN) when inserting iptables rules could insert a rule which can panic the system. Kernel before kernel 5.5-rc1 is affected.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2557-1 linux-4.19 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4843-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-7634 A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of string matching within a packet. A privileged user (with root or CAP_NET_ADMIN) when inserting iptables rules could insert a rule which can panic the system. Kernel before kernel 5.5-rc1 is affected.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4750-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:30 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 26, 2021, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 22, 2020, 2:00 PM