CVE-2021-31440

Updated: 2024-11-30 03:57:12.228411

Description:

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel 5.11.15. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of eBPF programs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied eBPF programs prior to executing them. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-13661.


Links NIST CIRCL RHEL Ubuntu

Severity

Severity Score
CVSS Version 2.x MEDIUM 6.9
CVSS Version 3.x HIGH 7

Status

OS name Project name Version Score Severity Status Errata Last updated

Statement

CentOS 8.4 ELS kernel 4.18.0 7.0 HIGH Released CLSA-2022:1644933991 2022-02-15 14:48:43
CentOS 8.5 ELS kernel 4.18.0 7.0 HIGH Ignored 2022-02-21 02:30:45