Disclosure summary
In the Linux kernel through 5.15.2, hw_atl_utils_fw_rpc_wait in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/hw_atl/hw_atl_utils.c allows an attacker (who can introduce a crafted device) to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a crafted length value.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-787
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2021-43975
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | * {"versionEndIncluding":"5.15.2"} |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 34 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 35 |
| debian | debian_linux | 9.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 10.0 |
| netapp | cloud_backup | - |
| netapp | h500s_firmware | - |
| netapp | h700s_firmware | - |
| netapp | h300e_firmware | - |
| netapp | h500e_firmware | - |
| netapp | h700e_firmware | - |
| netapp | h410s_firmware | - |
| netapp | h410c_firmware | - |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- git.kernel.org — Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lore.kernel.org
- security.netapp.com — Third Party Advisory
- www.debian.org — Third Party Advisory
- git.kernel.org — Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lore.kernel.org
- security.netapp.com — Third Party Advisory
- www.debian.org — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2021-11-17T12:15:08-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T18:17:13-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:21-04:00