CVE-2021-27425

Name: CVE-2021-27425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-03T21:15:08.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27425 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cesanta Software Mongoose-OS v2.17.0 is vulnerable to integer wrap-around in function mm_malloc. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavior such as a crash or a remote code injection/execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cesanta Software Mongoose-OS v2.17.0 is vulnerable to integer wrap-around in function mm_malloc. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavior such as a crash or a remote code injection/execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mongoose Os	2.17.0

References

https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-osProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-osProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27425?

How severe is CVE-2021-27425?

CVE-2021-27425 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27425?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST