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CVE-2021-22600 - Linux Kernel

AI Vulnerability Context

A double free bug in packet_set_ring() in net/packet/af_packet.c can be exploited by a local user through crafted syscalls to escalate privileges or deny service. We recommend upgrading kernel past the effected versions or rebuilding past ec6af094ea28f0f2dda1a6a33b14cd57e36a9755

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CVE ID
CVE-2021-22600
Vendor/project
Linux
Product
Kernel
Vulnerability name
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Date added
2022-04-11
Due date
2022-05-02
Known ransomware campaign use
Unknown
CVSS v3
6.6
CWE-415

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