Linux Kernel up to 5.8 Joystick Devices Subsystem out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.8. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Joystick Devices Subsystem. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-3612. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.8 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Joystick Devices Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/09/2021. The advisory is available at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-3612. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 5.9-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.9-rc1

Timelineinfo

06/21/2021 🔍
07/09/2021 +18 days 🔍
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07/11/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-3612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-3612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-178194

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2021 14:49
Updated: 07/11/2021 14:29
Changes: 07/09/2021 14:49 (40), 07/11/2021 14:29 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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