CVE-2021-3411

Medium

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in versions prior to 5.10. A violation of memory access was found while detecting a padding of int3 in the linking state. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2021-03-09
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.7

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-94

CVE-2021-3411 is classified as CWE-94

See CWE-94 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2021-3411 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2021-3411?

    CVE-2021-3411 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10 . CVE-2021-3411 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-3411?

    CVE-2021-3411 has a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-3411?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2021-3411. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2021-3411 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2021-3411 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.