What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20297?

CVE-2021-20297 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-20297?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-20297. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Networkmanager CVE-2021-20297

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2021-05-26 secalert@redhat.com

Denial Of Service Networkmanager Openshift Container Platform Enterprise Linux Fedora

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 26, 2021 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in NetworkManager in versions before 1.30.0. Setting match.path and activating a profile crashes NetworkManager. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in NetworkManager in versions before 1.30.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A flaw was found in NetworkManager in versions before 1.30.0. Setting match.path and activating a profile crashes NetworkManager. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability. Affected products include: Gnome Networkmanager, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora. Version information: before 1.30.0..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.