CVE-2021-20322
kernel: new DNS Cache Poisoning Attack based on ICMP fragment needed packets replies
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 26, 2021
Updated · July 31, 2026
Description
A flaw in the processing of received ICMP errors (ICMP fragment needed and ICMP redirect) in the Linux kernel functionality was found to allow the ability to quickly scan open UDP ports. This flaw allows an off-path remote user to effectively bypass the source port UDP randomization. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and possibly integrity, because software that relies on UDP source port randomization are indirectly affected as well.
Statement
This issue is rated as having Moderate impact because of the attack scenario limitation. It is possible to harm the networking services only, but not for the overall system under attack, and impossible to get access to this remote system under attack.
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
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.4CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE-330 · Use of Insufficiently Random Values