VDB
PUB-A-184847809
PUB-A-184847809
PUBLISHED
CVSS 8.600000381469727 HIGH
Record from OSV · Published October 1, 2021
In xt_compat_target_from_user of x_tables.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| :linux_kernel: | source.android.com | :2021-10-05 |
Risk scores
CVSS 4.0
8.600000381469727
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | :linux_kernel: | :0, Kernel, * |
Timeline
- Oct 1, 2021 CVE Published
- Aug 7, 2026 CVE Updated
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