ReviewHigh

CVE-2021-3483

Linux kernel, linux kernel, debian linux

A flaw was found in the Nosy driver in the Linux kernel. This issue allows a device to be inserted twice into a doubly-linked list, leading to a use-after-free when one of these devices is removed. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability. Versions before kernel 5.12-rc6 are affected

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.36%
29.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2021.05.17
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.36%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

A flaw was found in the Nosy driver in the Linux kernel. This issue allows a device to be inserted twice into a doubly-linked list, leading to a use-after-free when one of these devices is removed. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability. Versions before kernel 5.12-rc6 are affected

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux kernel, linux kernel, debian linux
Affected versions
< 4.4.265, >= 4.5 < 4.9.265, >= 4.10 < 4.14.229, >= 4.15 < 4.19.185, >= 4.20 < 5.4.110, >= 5.5 < 5.10.28, >= 5.11 < 5.11.12, < 5.12, 5.12, 9.0
Fixed versions
5.12

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux kernel, linux kernel, debian linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416