CVE-2021-42739: Buffer Overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel FireDTV media card driver, where the user calls the CASENDMSG ioctl. This flaw allows a local user of the host machine to crash the system or escalate privileges on the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
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The firewire subsystem in the Linux kernel through 5.14.13 has a buffer overflow related to drivers/media/firewire/firedtv-avc.c and drivers/media/firewire/firedtv-ci.c, because avccapmt mishandles bounds checking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42739?
CVE-2021-42739 has a high severity rating due to its potential to enable privilege escalation and system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42739?
To mitigate CVE-2021-42739, you should update to the fixed versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-42739?
CVE-2021-42739 affects various distributions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions up to 5.14.13 and kernel packages from Red Hat and Debian.
Can CVE-2021-42739 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-42739 is a local vulnerability, meaning that exploitation requires a local user to have access to the host system.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-42739?
Exploiting CVE-2021-42739 may lead to privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated permissions and potentially take control of the system.