Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-37600

An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file. NOTE: this is unexploitable in GNU C Library environments, and possibly in all realistic environments.
Published 2021-07-30 14:15:19
Updated 2024-04-11 01:12:19
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Overflow

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-37600

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.15%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 50 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2021-37600

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
1.2
 LOW AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
1.9
2.9
 NIST
5.5
 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
1.8
3.6
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2021-37600

  • The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2021-37600

Products affected by CVE-2021-37600

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