CVE-2021-3839 Detail
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Description
A flaw was found in the vhost library in DPDK. Function vhost_user_set_inflight_fd() does not validate `msg->payload.inflight.num_queues`, possibly causing out-of-bounds memory read/write. Any software using DPDK vhost library may crash as a result of this vulnerability.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | Red Hat, Inc. |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | Red Hat, Inc. |
Change History
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Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-3839
NVD Published Date:
08/23/2022
NVD Last Modified:
08/23/2022
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.