CVE-2021-45485 evidence review
linux kernel, e-series santricity os controller
In the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel before 5.13.3, net/ipv6/output_core.c has an information leak because of certain use of a hash table which, although big, doesn't properly consider that IPv6-based attackers can typically choose among many IPv6 source addresses.
This record remains available for product and version identification, but it is not presented as a complete remediation procedure. Confirm the affected range and the supported fix in a direct vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Identify the product and installed version
Record whether linux kernel, e-series santricity os controller is present, where it is installed, and which interfaces are exposed.
- Record the product name, package or appliance identifier, and installed version.
- Identify internet-facing, administrative, API, and internal access paths.
- Preserve the pre-change configuration and relevant service logs.
Compare the affected range
Use the current record as an identification aid: < 4.4.276, >= 4.5 < 4.9.276, >= 4.10 < 4.14.240, >= 4.15 < 4.19.198, >= 4.20 < 5.4.133, >= 5.5 < 5.10.51, >= 5.11 < 5.12.18, >= 5.13 < 5.13.3, 22.1.3, 22.1.1, 22.2.0. Resolve incomplete inventory results before deciding that an asset is unaffected.
Verify the authoritative remediation source
Open the linked source material and locate a direct vendor advisory for this CVE. Confirm the supported fixed release and product-specific update path before making a production change.
Operational boundary
This page does not replace the vendor advisory, support contract, change-management process, or recovery plan. Do not infer that an asset is unaffected from an incomplete inventory query or a missing fixed-version field.