CVE-2021-39633
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-39633 is a vulnerability discovered in the Android kernel's ipgre.c file, specifically in the grehandle_offloads function. The vulnerability was disclosed in January 2022 and affects Android kernel systems. The issue involves a possible page fault due to an invalid memory access (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. It is categorized under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The vulnerability exists in the grehandleoffloads function of ip_gre.c, where an invalid memory access can lead to a page fault (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality, with no direct impact on integrity or availability of the system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the Android Security Bulletin of January 2022. Users should apply the security updates provided through the Android security patch level 2022-01-01 (Android Bulletin).

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