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CVE-2021-3679

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.5 Published: 2021-08-05 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A lack of CPU resource in the Linux kernel tracing module functionality in versions prior to 5.14-rc3 was found in the way user uses trace ring buffer in a specific way. Only privileged local users (with CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability) could use this flaw to starve the resources causing denial of service.

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxLinux Linux KernelRedhat Enterprise Linux

Weakness Type

CWE-400, CWE-835

References