CVE-2021-31916
kernel: out of bounds array access in drivers/md/dm-ioctl.c
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 29, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in list_devices in drivers/md/dm-ioctl.c in the Multi-device driver module in the Linux kernel. A bound check failure allows an attacker with special user (CAP_SYS_ADMIN) privilege to gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash, a leak of internal kernel information, or a privilege escalation problem.
Statement
This flaw is rated a Low impact because in the default configuration, the issue can only be triggered by a privileged local user.
CVSS score applicability
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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 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write