CVE-2021-42008

kernel: slab out-of-bounds write in decode_data() in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c

Published Oct 4, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The decode_data function in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.13 has a slab out-of-bounds write. Input from a process that has the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can lead to root access.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2843-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-28998 The decode_data function in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.13 has a slab out-of-bounds write. Input from a process that has the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can lead to root access.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5113-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5114-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5115-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5116-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5116-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5299-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5343-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00803}

epss

{'score': 0.01088}