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CVE-2021-38200
CVE-2021-38200
PUBLISHED
Reported by mitre · Published August 8, 2021
arch/powerpc/perf/core-book3s.c in the Linux kernel before 5.12.13, on systems with perf_event_paranoid=-1 and no specific PMU driver support registered, allows local users to cause a denial of service (perf_instruction_pointer NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a "perf record" command.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux_kernel | linux | 5.12.13 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| n/a | n/a | * |
Timeline
- Aug 8, 2021 CVE Published
- Aug 9, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Aug 4, 2024 CVE Updated
- Apr 4, 2026 Distribution Patch (5 in total, the first dated here)
- Apr 4, 2026 Security Advisory (6 in total, the first dated here)
- Jul 25, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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