Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2021-38166
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions through 5.13.8
**Description**
The issue is related to an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write in the kernel/bpf/hashtab.c component of the Linux kernel. This occurs when many elements are placed in a single bucket. Exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker to impact the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data. It is noted that exploitation might be impractical without the CAP SYS ADMIN capability.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions through 5.13.8, update to a version later than 5.13.8 to resolve the issue.
At the moment, there is no information about additional mitigation measures for this specific issue.