Auth bypass in Linux Kernel

CVE-2021-44458

Linux users running Lens 5.2.6 and earlier could be compromised by visiting a malicious website. The malicious website could make websocket connections from the victim's browser to Lens and so operate the local terminal feature. This would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the Lens user.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.004 (35.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44458?
CVE-2021-44458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2022-01-10.
How severe is CVE-2021-44458?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.