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CVE-2021-33630: NULL-ptr-deref in network sched

NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in openEuler kernel on Linux (network modules) allows Pointer Manipulation. This vulnerability is associated with program files net/sched/sch_cbs.C. This issue affects openEuler kernel: from 4.19.90 before 4.19.90-2401.3.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local denial-of-service risk in the openEuler Linux kernel networking scheduler. A low-privileged local user may be able to trigger a kernel NULL pointer dereference, causing availability impact. Sources do not support remote exploitation or data theft. Exposure is most likely on openEuler systems running kernel package 4.19.90 earlier than 4.19.90-2401.3, especially multi-user servers, shared build hosts, or container platforms where untrusted local users can reach kernel networking functionality. Treat as a planned but real availability risk. It is not supported as remotely exploitable in the provided sources, but local denial of service can still matter on shared infrastructure. Patch during the next appropriate kernel maintenance window, faster for multi-tenant systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected openEuler kernel packages to 4.19.90-2401.3 or later vendor guidance.; Prioritize shared, multi-user, and tenant-exposed Linux hosts.; Restrict untrusted local shell, container, or workload access until patched..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-33630Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
openEulerkernelkernel, 4.19.90unaffected
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NULL Pointer Dereference

NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.