Shiftfs on Ubuntu Kernel Memory copy_from_user double free

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Shiftfs on Ubuntu (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects the function copy_from_user of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 04/17/2021 as USN-4917-1. The advisory is available at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-3492. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.launchpad.net.

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Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Patch: git.launchpad.net

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Advisory: USN-4917-1
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-3492 (🔍)

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Created: 04/17/2021 16:13
Updated: 04/28/2021 06:32
Changes: 04/17/2021 16:13 (40), 04/23/2021 07:35 (5), 04/23/2021 07:42 (1), 04/28/2021 06:32 (18)
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