Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2021-20322

A flaw in the processing of received ICMP errors (ICMP fragment needed and ICMP redirect) in the Linux kernel functionality was found to allow the ability to quickly scan open UDP ports. This flaw allows an off-path remote user to effectiv…

EPSS: 0.067 (93.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20322?
CVE-2021-20322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use of Insufficiently Random Values. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2022-02-18.
How severe is CVE-2021-20322?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-20322 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.