CVE-2021-4150 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's partition management, specifically within the add_partition function in block/partitions/core.c, affecting Linux systems. This flaw allows a local attacker with user privileges to trigger a denial of service due to improper code cleanup when a device_add call fails. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), the vulnerability requires local access with low attack complexity and no user interaction, leading to high availability impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.15:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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A use-after-free flaw was found in the add_partition in block/partitions/core.c in the Linux kernel. A local attacker with user privileges could cause a denial of service on the system. The issue results from the lack of code cleanup when device_add call fails when adding a partition to the disk.
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