CVE-2021-38604: Null Pointer Dereference
In librt in the GNU C Library (aka glibc) through 2.34, sysdeps/unix/sysv/linux/mqnotify.c mishandles certain NOTIFYREMOVED data, leading to a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: this vulnerability was introduced as a side effect of the CVE-2021-33574 fix.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38604?
CVE-2021-38604 is a vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc) that mishandles certain NOTIFY_REMOVED data, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2021-38604?
CVE-2021-38604 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38604?
GNU glibc up to version 2.34, Fedora 35, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Binding Support Function 22.1.3, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Function Cloud Native Environment 22.1.0, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Repository Function 22.1.2 and 22.2.0, VMware Spring Cloud Gateway 22.1.1, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Unified Data Repository 22.2.0, Oracle Enterprise Operations Monitor 4.3, 4.4, and 5.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38604?
Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by the respective software vendors to fix CVE-2021-38604.
Where can I get more information about CVE-2021-38604?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-38604 in the following references: [1] [2] [3].