CVE-2021-37600
Description
An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file. NOTE: this is unexploitable in GNU C Library environments, and possibly in all realistic environments.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
АО «Концерн ВНИИНС»
commercial·RUaka ao konsern vniins
АО «НППКТ»
commercial·RU
and 3 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
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References
https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/issues/1395
github.com
https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/1c9143d0c1f979c3daf10e1c37b5b1e916c22a1c
github.com
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0002/
security.netapp.com
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