Unchecked Return Value Affecting kernel-cross-headers package, versions <0:4.18.0-348.el8
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-KERNELCROSSHEADERS-2138714
- published 28 Jul 2021
- disclosed 6 Apr 2021
Introduced: 6 Apr 2021
CVE-2021-3659 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade Centos:8 kernel-cross-headers to version 0:4.18.0-348.el8 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-cross-headers package and not the kernel-cross-headers package as distributed by Centos.
See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking subsystem in the way the user closes the LR-WPAN connection. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.