kexec-tools vulnerabilities and fixes

Recent CVEs affecting kexec-tools, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.

Also searched as: kexec tools.

kexec-tools has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2022-03-10. Highest priority: CVE-2021-20269 (score 23/100).

• CVE-2021-20269 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE A flaw was found in the permissions of a log file created by kexec-tools

FAQ

How do I fix kexec-tools vulnerabilities?

Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.

Is kexec-tools being exploited right now?

None of the tracked kexec-tools CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.

Which kexec-tools CVE should I patch first?

CVE-2021-20269 currently ranks highest (23/100): A flaw was found in the permissions of a log file created by kexec-tools.

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