CVE-2021-20268

kernel: eBPF Improper Input Validation

Published Mar 9, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out-of-bounds access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of the eBPF code verifier in the way a user running the eBPF script calls dev_map_init_map or sock_map_alloc. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-7703 An out-of-bounds access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of the eBPF code verifier in the way a user running the eBPF script calls dev_map_init_map or sock_map_alloc. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4910-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:37 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 9, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 29, 2021, 12:00 AM