Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-31440

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel 5.11.15. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of eBPF programs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied eBPF programs prior to executing them. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-13661.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Published 2021-05-21 15:15:08
Updated 2023-08-11 19:53:47
Source Zero Day Initiative
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-31440

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.05%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 14 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2021-31440

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
6.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.4
10.0
 nvd@nist.gov
8.8
 HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
2.0
6.0
 zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
7.0
 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.0
5.9
 nvd@nist.gov

CWE ids for CVE-2021-31440

  • The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management.
    Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Primary)

References for CVE-2021-31440

Products affected by CVE-2021-31440

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