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CVE-2021-0084

kernel: Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers X722 and 800 series Linux RMDA driver

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 11, 2021

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local authenticated user to enable the escalation of privileges due to improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers X722 and 800 series Linux RMDA driver. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation