CVE-2021-37600: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 28, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file. NOTE: this is unexploitable in GNU C Library environments, and possibly in all realistic environments.

Affected Software

2 affected components
kernel util-linux<=2.37.1
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility

Event History

Jul 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jul 30, 2021
Disputed
02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-37600.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37600?

The severity of CVE-2021-37600 is medium (5.5).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is util-linux through 2.37.1 and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.

4

What is the fix for CVE-2021-37600?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2021-37600. Please follow the official references for any updates or patches.

5

What are the references for CVE-2021-37600?

The references for CVE-2021-37600 are: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/1c9143d0c1f979c3daf10e1c37b5b1e916c22a1c), [GitHub issue](https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/issues/1395), [NetApp security advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0002/).

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