Use After Free Affecting linux-4.19 package, versions <4.19.194-1~deb9u1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN9-LINUX419-1312515
  • published10 May 2021
  • disclosed12 May 2021

Introduced: 10 May 2021

CVE-2021-23134  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:9 linux-4.19 to version 4.19.194-1~deb9u1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-4.19 package and not the linux-4.19 package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Use After Free vulnerability in nfc sockets in the Linux Kernel before 5.12.4 allows local attackers to elevate their privileges. In typical configurations, the issue can only be triggered by a privileged local user with the CAP_NET_RAW capability.

CVSS Base Scores

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