CVE-2021-3506
CVE-2021-3506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Cloud Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Netapp Cloud Backup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in fs/f2fs/node.c in the f2fs module in the Linux kernel in versions before 5.12.0-rc4. A bounds check failure allows a local attacker to gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3506?
- An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in fs/f2fs/node.c in the f2fs module in the Linux kernel in versions before 5.12.0-rc4. A bounds check failure allows a local attacker to gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3506?
- CVE-2021-3506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-3506 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3506?
- CVE-2021-3506 primarily affects Netapp Cloud Backup. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3506?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-3506 published?
- CVE-2021-3506 was published on 2021-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/08/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1944298
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00019.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0007/
- https://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg2520013.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/28/2
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:cloud_backup:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:solidfire_baseboard_management_controller_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h300s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h500s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h700s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h300e_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h500e_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h700e_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h410s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h410c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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