CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-23134

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.37%

30th percentile - higher than 30% of all known CVEs

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in NFC sockets in the Linux kernel before 5.12.4 allows local attackers to elevate privileges. In typical configurations, the issue can only be triggered by a privileged local user with the CAP_NET_RAW capability.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with appropriate privileges could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to version 5.12.4 or later.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use After Free vulnerability in nfc sockets in the Linux Kernel before 5.12.4 allows local attackers to elevate their privileges. In typical configurations, the issue can only be triggered by a privileged local user with the CAP_NET_RAW capability.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS