CVE-2021-3714 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-3714 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 23/08/2022 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: kernel
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-3714 Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernels memory deduplication mechanism. Previous work has shown that memory deduplication can be attacked via a local exploitation mechanism. The same technique can be used if an attacker can upload page sized files and detect the change in access time from a networked service to determine if the page has been merged.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-200
CWE Name: CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).