Use After Free in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2021-4154

A use-after-free flaw was found in cgroup1_parse_param in kernel/cgroup/cgroup-v1.c in the Linux kernel's cgroup v1 parser. A local attacker with a user privilege could cause a privilege escalation by exploiting the fsconfig syscall parame…

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.012 (64.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4154?
CVE-2021-4154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-02-04.
How severe is CVE-2021-4154?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-4154 known to be exploited?
27 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.