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CVE-2021-34981
MEDIUM6.7
Description
Linux Kernel Bluetooth CMTP Module Double Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CMTP module. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing further free operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-11977.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score6.7
SeverityMEDIUM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredHIGH
User InteractionNONE
Published5/7/2024
Last Modified8/14/2025
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
linux:linux_kernel
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-415
References
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1223/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1223/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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