HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-3612

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel's joystick devices subsystem in versions before 5.9-rc1, in the way the user calls ioctl JSIOCSBTNMAP. This flaw allows a local user to...

Vulnerability Description

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel's joystick devices subsystem in versions before 5.9-rc1, in the way the user calls ioctl JSIOCSBTNMAP. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges on the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 5.9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux7.0
FedoraprojectFedora34
DebianDebian Linux9.0
OracleCommunications Cloud Native Core Binding Support Function22.1.3
OracleCommunications Cloud Native Core Network Exposure Function22.1.1
OracleCommunications Cloud Native Core Policy22.2.0
NetappCloud Backup-
NetappSolidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware-
NetappSolidfire Baseboard Management Controller-
NetappH300S Firmware-
NetappH300S-
NetappH500S Firmware-
NetappH500S-
NetappH700S Firmware-
NetappH700S-
NetappH300E Firmware-
NetappH300E-
NetappH500E Firmware-
NetappH500E-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-3612?

CVE-2021-3612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel's joystick devices subsystem in versions before 5.9-rc1, in the way the user calls ioctl JSIOCSBTNMAP. This flaw allows a local user to...

How severe is CVE-2021-3612?

CVE-2021-3612 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3612?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Binding Support Function.