Vulnerability Description
drivers/usb/host/max3421-hcd.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.6 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and panic) by removing a MAX-3421 USB device in certain situations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.13.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.6Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b5fdf5c6e6bee35837e160c00ac89327bdad031PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.6Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b5fdf5c6e6bee35837e160c00ac89327bdad031PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38204?
CVE-2021-38204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). drivers/usb/host/max3421-hcd.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.6 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and panic) by removing a MAX-3421 USB device in cert...
How severe is CVE-2021-38204?
CVE-2021-38204 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.