CVE-2021-45402: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2022
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The checkaluop() function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through v5.16-rc5 did not properly update bounds while handling the mov32 instruction, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive address information, aka a "pointer leak."

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.16
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=5.16-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.21-16.12.22-1

Event History

Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:02 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:30 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45402?

CVE-2021-45402 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit pointer leaks to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-45402?

To mitigate CVE-2021-45402, update your Linux kernel to a version beyond 5.16, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or any later stable version.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2021-45402?

CVE-2021-45402 affects the Linux kernel versions up to 5.16, including release candidates 5.16-rc1 through 5.16-rc5.

4

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2021-45402?

CVE-2021-45402 involves a pointer leak due to improper handling of bounds in the check_alu_op() function in the Linux kernel's BPF verifier.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2021-45402?

CVE-2021-45402 can be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable system, allowing them to obtain potentially sensitive address information.

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