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CVE-2021-3347: Use After Free

First published: Thu Jan 28 2021(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A use after free issue in PI futex may lead to code execution. Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c64396cc36c6e60704ab06c1fb1c4a46179c9120">https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c64396cc36c6e60704ab06c1fb1c4a46179c9120</a> References: <a href="https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/29/1">https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/29/1</a>

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<0:2.6.32-754.41.2.el6
0:2.6.32-754.41.2.el6
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7
redhat/kernel-alt<0:4.14.0-115.36.1.el7a
0:4.14.0-115.36.1.el7a
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-327.100.1.el7
0:3.10.0-327.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-514.90.2.el7
0:3.10.0-514.90.2.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-693.90.2.el7
0:3.10.0-693.90.2.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-957.78.2.el7
0:3.10.0-957.78.2.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1062.56.1.el7
0:3.10.0-1062.56.1.el7
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-240.22.1.rt7.77.el8_3
0:4.18.0-240.22.1.rt7.77.el8_3
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-240.22.1.el8_3
0:4.18.0-240.22.1.el8_3
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-147.48.1.el8_1
0:4.18.0-147.48.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-193.51.1.rt13.101.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.51.1.rt13.101.el8_2
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-193.51.1.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.51.1.el8_2
IBM Data Risk Manager<=2.0.6
Android
Linux Kernel<=5.10.11
Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Linux=10.0
Red Hat Fedora=32
Red Hat Fedora=33
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-3347?

    CVE-2021-3347 has a high severity level due to the potential for code execution through a use after free vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-3347?

    To fix CVE-2021-3347, apply the latest kernel patches and updates provided by your distribution.

  • Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2021-3347?

    CVE-2021-3347 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those prior to the patched versions listed by Red Hat and other distributions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-3347?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2021-3347 include arbitrary code execution, which could lead to system compromise or unauthorized access.

  • Is there an exploit available for CVE-2021-3347?

    At the time of reporting, there was potential for exploitation, but specific exploit details require careful management to prevent misuse.

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