CVE-2021-43975
First published: Wed Nov 17 2021(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, hw_atl_utils_fw_rpc_wait in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/hw_atl/hw_atl_utils.c allows an attacker (who can introduce a crafted device) to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a crafted length value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Linux kernel | <5.16 | 5.16 |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=5.15.2 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| netapp cloud backup | ||
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| NetApp H500S Firmware | ||
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| netapp h700s firmware | ||
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| netapp h300e firmware | ||
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| netapp h500e firmware | ||
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| netapp h700e firmware | ||
| netapp h700e | ||
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| netapp h410s firmware | ||
| netapp h410s | ||
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| netapp h410c firmware | ||
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| NetApp H500S Firmware | ||
| netapp h500s | ||
| netapp h700s firmware | ||
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| netapp h300e firmware | ||
| netapp h300e | ||
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| netapp h700e firmware | ||
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| netapp h410s firmware | ||
| netapp h410s | ||
| netapp h410c firmware | ||
| netapp h410c | ||
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/netdev/net.git/commit/?id=b922f622592af76b57cbc566eaeccda0b31a3496
- https://lore.kernel.org/netdev/163698540868.13805.17800408021782408762.git-patchwork-notify@kernel.org/T/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YODMYMGZYDXQKGJGX7TJG4XV4L5YLLBD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X24M7KDC4OJOZNS3RDSYC7ELNELOLQ2N/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0001/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2021-43975
- https://lore.kernel.org/netdev/163698540868.13805.17800408021782408762.git-patchwork-notify%40kernel.org/T/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X24M7KDC4OJOZNS3RDSYC7ELNELOLQ2N/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YODMYMGZYDXQKGJGX7TJG4XV4L5YLLBD/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2024990
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6901
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1188
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1404
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2024989
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-43975
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43975
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-43975
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-43975
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43975?
CVE-2021-43975 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel allowing for potential out-of-bounds write attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43975?
To mitigate CVE-2021-43975, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.16 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2021-43975?
CVE-2021-43975 affects the Linux kernel versions up to and including 5.15.2.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2021-43975?
CVE-2021-43975 impacts various systems using affected versions of the Linux kernel, such as Debian, Fedora, and Red Hat.
Can CVE-2021-43975 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-43975 requires an attacker to introduce a crafted device for exploitation, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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