Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2021-41073
loop_rw_iter in fs/io_uring.c in the Linux kernel 5.10 through 5.14.6 allows local users to gain privileges by using IORING_OP_PROVIDE_BUFFERS to trigger a free of a kernel buffer, as demonstrated by using /proc/<pid>/maps for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.017 (75.0th 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
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41073?
- CVE-2021-41073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-19.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41073?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-41073 known to be exploited?
- 38 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.