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CVE-2021-23134

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.37%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-05-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2021-23134
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.37%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Use After Free vulnerability in nfc sockets in the Linux Kernel before 5.12.4 allows local attackers to elevate their privileges. In typical configurations, the issue can only be triggered by a privileged local user with the CAP_NET_RAW capability.

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