CVE-2021-20297: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 25 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in NetworkManager in versions before 1.30.0. Setting match.path and activating a profile crashes NetworkManager. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME NetworkManager | <1.30.0 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =4.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| redhat/NetworkManager | <1.30.0 | 1.30.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1943282
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1942741
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/-/commit/420784e342da4883f6debdfe10cde68507b10d27
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1943282#c4
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/-/commit/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1944465
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1574
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-20297
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20297.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20297?
The severity of CVE-2021-20297 is medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-20297?
NetworkManager versions before 1.30.0, Redhat Openshift Container Platform 4.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0, and Fedoraproject Fedora 33 are affected by CVE-2021-20297.
How does CVE-2021-20297 impact system availability?
The highest threat from CVE-2021-20297 is to system availability.
How can I get more information about CVE-2021-20297?
You can refer to the following link for more information: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1943282
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