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CVE-2021-20268 An out-of-bounds access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of the eBPF code verifier in the way a…
Description
An out-of-bounds access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of the eBPF code verifier in the way a user running the eBPF script calls dev_map_init_map or sock_map_alloc. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| kernel | Versions not published |
References
- bugzilla.redhat.com bugzilla.redhat.com
- lore.kernel.org lore.kernel.org
- security.netapp.com security.netapp.com
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