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CVE-2021-4154

HIGH CVSS: 8.8 Published: 2022-02-04 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in cgroup1_parse_param in kernel/cgroup/cgroup-v1.c in the Linux kernel's cgroup v1 parser. A local attacker with a user privilege could cause a privilege escalation by exploiting the fsconfig syscall parameter leading to a container breakout and a denial of service on the system.

Affected Platforms

Redhat Enterprise LinuxLinux Linux KernelNetapp Hci Baseboard Management ControllerRedhat Virtualization

Weakness Type

CWE-416, CWE-416

References