Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2021-3759
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
A memory overflow issue was found in the Linux kernel's ipc functionality of the memcg subsystem. This occurs when a user calls the `semget` function multiple times, creating semaphores, due to a lack of control over the allocation of resources. The flaw allows a local user to consume all available resources, leading to a denial of service. The primary threat posed by this issue is to system availability.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.