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DEBIAN-CVE-2021-31440

DEBIAN-CVE-2021-31440 PUBLISHED CVSS 7 HIGH

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.

Risk Scores

CVSS 3.1
7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:12linux0, 0, 0
Debian:11linux0, 0, 0
Debian:14linux0, 0, 0
Debian:13linux0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • May 21, 2021 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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