CVE-2021-22543
Improper memory handling in Linux KVM
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
1Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
An issue was discovered in Linux: KVM through Improper handling of VM_IO|VM_PFNMAP vmas in KVM can bypass RO checks and can lead to pages being freed while still accessible by the VMM and guest. This allows users with the ability to start and control a VM to read/write random pages of memory and can result in local privilege escalation.
Se detectó un problema en Linux: KVM mediante del manejo inapropiado de Los vmas VM_IO|VM_PFNMAP en KVM pueden omitir unas comprobaciones RO y puede conllevar a que las páginas sean liberadas mientras el VMM y el invitado aún pueden acceder a ellas. Esto permite a usuarios con la capacidad de iniciar y controlar una máquina virtual leer y escribir páginas aleatorias de memoria y puede resultar en una escalada de privilegios local
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s KVM implementation, where improper handing of the VM_IO|VM_PFNMAP VMAs in KVM bypasses RO checks and leads to pages being freed while still accessible by the VMM and guest. This flaw allows users who can start and control a VM to read/write random pages of memory, resulting in local privilege escalation. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, and system availability.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2021-01-05 CVE Reserved
- 2021-05-26 CVE Published
- 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
- 2024-09-16 CVE Updated
- 2024-09-16 First Exploit
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
CAPEC
References (9)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/26/1 | Mailing List |
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| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00010.html | Mailing List |
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| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00012.html | Mailing List |
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| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210708-0002 | Third Party Advisory |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-7wq5-phmq-m584 | 2024-09-16 |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | ||||||
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H410c Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H410c Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H410c Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H410c" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H300s Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H300s Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H300s Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H300s" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H500s Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H500s Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H500s Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H500s" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H700s Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H700s Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H700s Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H700s" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H300e Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H300e Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H300e Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H300e" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H500e Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H500e Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H500e Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H500e" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H700e Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H700e Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H700e Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H700e" | - | - |
Safe
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H410s Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H410s Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
| in | Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | H410s Search vendor "Netapp" for product "H410s" | - | - |
Safe
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| Linux Search vendor "Linux" | Linux Kernel Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" | 2021-05-18 Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version "2021-05-18" | - |
Affected
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| Fedoraproject Search vendor "Fedoraproject" | Fedora Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" | 33 Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" and version "33" | - |
Affected
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| Fedoraproject Search vendor "Fedoraproject" | Fedora Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" | 34 Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" and version "34" | - |
Affected
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| Debian Search vendor "Debian" | Debian Linux Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" | 9.0 Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" and version "9.0" | - |
Affected
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Cloud Backup Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Cloud Backup" | - | - |
Affected
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| Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware" | - | - |
Affected
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