Out-of-bounds Read Affecting kernel-abi-whitelists package, versions <0:3.10.0-514.21.1.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.06% (28th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-KERNELABIWHITELISTS-2081901
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 15 Nov 2016

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 kernel-abi-whitelists to version 0:3.10.0-514.21.1.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-abi-whitelists package and not the kernel-abi-whitelists package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.8 does not properly validate meta block groups, which allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted ext4 image.