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Oracle Linux: (CVE-2021-0342) ELSA-2021-1578: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update

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Oracle Linux: (CVE-2021-0342) ELSA-2021-1578: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/11/2021
Created
05/29/2021
Added
05/26/2021
Modified
05/26/2021

Description

In tun_get_user of tun.c, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges required. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android kernel; Android ID: A-146554327.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel

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