A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of string matching within a packet. A privileged user (with root or CAP_NET_ADMIN) when inserting iptables rules could insert a rule which can panic the system. Kernel before kernel 5.5-rc1 is affected.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-2557-1 | linux-4.19 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4843-1 | linux security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2021-7634 | A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of string matching within a packet. A privileged user (with root or CAP_NET_ADMIN) when inserting iptables rules could insert a rule which can panic the system. Kernel before kernel 5.5-rc1 is affected. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4750-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-03T17:30:07.528Z
Reserved: 2020-12-17T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2021-20177
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Status : Modified
Published: 2021-05-26T21:15:08.157
Modified: 2024-11-21T05:46:04.423
Link: CVE-2021-20177
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN