CVE-2021-3715

High

Description

A flaw was found in the "Routing decision" classifier in the Linux kernel's Traffic Control networking subsystem in the way it handled changing of classification filters, leading to a use-after-free condition. This flaw allows unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges on the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMar 2, 2022
First seenMar 2, 2022

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel4.4.218, 4.9.218, 4.14.175, 4.19.114, 5.4.29, 5.5.14 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel3.18 ≤ v < 4.4.218, 4.5 ≤ v < 4.9.218, 4.10 ≤ v < 4.14.175, 4.15 ≤ v < 4.19.114, 4.20 ≤ v < 5.4.29, 5.5.0 ≤ v < 5.5.144.4.218, 4.9.218, 4.14.175, 4.19.114, 5.4.29, 5.5.14

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