CVE-2021-4148
kernel: Improper implementation of block_invalidatepage() allows users to crash the kernel
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 13, 2021
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's block_invalidatepage in fs/buffer.c in the filesystem. A missing sanity check may allow a local attacker with user privilege to cause a denial of service (DOS) problem.
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 · 5.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-354 · Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value