CVE-2021-37600
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Jul 28, 2021
- Updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- Reserved
- Jul 28, 2021
Description
An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file. NOTE: this is unexploitable in GNU C Library environments, and possibly in all realistic environments.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
|
References
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/issues/1395
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/1c9143d0c1f979c3daf10e1c37b5b1e916c22a1c
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0002/
- GLSA-202401-08vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20240407 [SECURITY] [DLA 3782-1] util-linux security updatemailing-list
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html
Every record here comes from the CVE Program’s CVE List. © 1999–2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. The records are reproduced under the CVE Program terms of use.