CVE-2021-36146
CVE-2021-36146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Acrn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Linux Acrn
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ACRN before 2.5 has a devicemodel/hw/pci/xhci.c NULL Pointer Dereference for a trb pointer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36146?
- ACRN before 2.5 has a devicemodel/hw/pci/xhci.c NULL Pointer Dereference for a trb pointer.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36146?
- CVE-2021-36146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-36146 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36146?
- CVE-2021-36146 affects Linux Acrn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36146?
- 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-2021-36146 published?
- CVE-2021-36146 was published on 2021-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:acrn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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