Integer overflow in Kernel Util-linux
CVE-2021-37600
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 G…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.007 (47.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Kernel Util-linux
- Netapp Ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37600?
- CVE-2021-37600 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2021-07-30.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37600?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-37600 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.