PT-2021-26903
Published
2021-12-19
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Updated
2021-12-19
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions 3.0 through 5.4.162
Description
The issue concerns a problem with clearing user buffers in the Linux Kernel, specifically with the use of the clear user() function. This could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions 3.0 through 5.4.162, update to version v5.4.163 or later to resolve the issue.
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