Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38204
drivers/usb/host/max3421-hcd.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.6 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and panic) by removing a MAX-3421 USB device in certain situations.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38204
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.08%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 31 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38204
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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nvd@nist.gov |
6.8
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.9
|
5.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38204
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Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38204
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00012.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2843-1] linux security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b5fdf5c6e6bee35837e160c00ac89327bdad031b
usb: max-3421: Prevent corruption of freed memory · torvalds/linux@b5fdf5c · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.6
Mailing List;Patch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2021-38204
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*