CVE-2021-37600 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An integer overflow in util-linux could theoretically lead to a buffer overflow via system resource manipulation, though it is considered unexploitable in realistic environments.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-37600?

CVE-2021-37600 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility, published on 28 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37600?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (40)
python-libmount SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.0All versions2.33.2-4.16.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.0All versions2.33.2-4.16.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1All versions2.36.2-4.5.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1All versions2.36.2-4.5.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP2All versions2.33.2-4.16.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP2All versions2.33.2-4.16.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP3All versions2.36.2-4.5.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP3All versions2.36.2-4.5.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP2All versions2.33.2-4.16.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP3All versions2.36.2-4.5.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCLAll versions2.28-44.35.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCLAll versions2.28-44.35.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCLAll versions2.28-44.35.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-3.24.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-9.17.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-9.17.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4-LTSSAll versions2.29.2-9.17.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions2.33.2-4.11.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions2.33.2-4.11.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions2.33.2-4.11.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSSAll versions2.31.1-150000.9.18.2
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions2.29.2-3.24.1
python-libmount SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions2.29.2-9.17.1
util-linux SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions2.29.2-9.17.1
util-linux-systemd SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions2.29.2-9.17.1

Products include Kernel Util-Linux, Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37600?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-37600 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37600 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2021-37600, CLEANSTART-2026-VL94606, DEBIAN-CVE-2021-37600, GHSA-3jhw-vwp2-45mp, OESA-2021-1308, SUSE-SU-2021:3463-1 and 9 more.

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