Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2021-32606

In the Linux kernel 5.11 through 5.12.2, isotp_setsockopt in net/can/isotp.c allows privilege escalation to root by leveraging a use-after-free. (This does not affect earlier versions that lack CAN ISOTP SF_BROADCAST support.)

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.004 (35.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32606?
CVE-2021-32606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-05-11.
How severe is CVE-2021-32606?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-32606 known to be exploited?
16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.