# CVE-2021-3764: A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ccp\_run\_aes\_gcm\_cmd() function that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-08-23 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Linux Kernel: Fixed in v5.15-rc4

## Description

A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ccp_run_aes_gcm_cmd() function that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is similar to the older CVE-2019-18808. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

## What to do

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## Related

- Browse: [Linux kernel](https://cve.now/tech/linux-kernel.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/505d9dcb0f7ddf9d075e729523a33d38642ae680
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-3764
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1997467
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3764

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