SB2021111036 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linuxptp



SB2021111036 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linuxptp

Published: November 10, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111036
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3571)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information or perform DoS attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in ptp4l program when processing PTP one-step sync messages. A remote attacker can send specially crafted one-step sync messages to the system, force the application to leak memory and perform denial of service attack or gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.