CVE-2021-3659 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-3659 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 22/08/2022 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: Kernel
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-3659 Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking subsystem in the way the user closes the LR-WPAN connection. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-252
CWE Name: CWE-252 - Unchecked Return Value, CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).