CVE-2021-33631: Kernel crash in EXT4 filesystem

Published Jan 18, 2024
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Updated

Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in openEuler kernel on Linux (filesystem modules) allows Forced Integer Overflow.This issue affects openEuler kernel: from 4.19.90 before 4.19.90-2401.3, from 5.10.0-60.18.0 before 5.10.0-183.0.0.

Other sources

NVD description: Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in openEuler kernel on Linux (filesystem modules) allows Forced Integer Overflow. This issue affects openEuler kernel: from 4.19.90 before 4.19.90-2401.3, from 5.10.0-60.18.0 before 5.10.0-183.0.0.

Upstream commit: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5c099c4fdc438014d5893629e70a8ba934433ee8

References: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/30/3 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33631

Red Hat

openEuler is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an integer overflow. A local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.2
6.2
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01
Openatom Openeuler>=4.19.90<4.19.90-2401.3
Openatom Openeuler Linux>=4.19.90<4.19.90-2401.3
Openatom Openeuler>=5.10.0-60.18.0<5.10.0-183.0.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade openEuler kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.19.90-2401.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade openEuler kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.0-183.0.0
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.135-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Jan 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:16 PM
Description
May 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33631?

CVE-2021-33631 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for an integer overflow leading to various security issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-33631?

To remedy CVE-2021-33631, upgrade to the latest kernel versions or apply patches as recommended by your distribution.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-33631?

CVE-2021-33631 affects openEuler kernel versions prior to 4.19.90-2401.3 and 5.10.0-183.0.0, as well as IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01.

4

Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2021-33631?

You may be vulnerable to CVE-2021-33631 if you are using affected versions of openEuler Linux or the specified IBM QRadar SIEM version.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-33631?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-33631 could lead to system crashes or unauthorized access to sensitive data due to the forced integer overflow.

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