CVE-2021-28027
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.17%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28027 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the bam crate before 0.1.3 for Rust. There is an integer underflow and out-of-bounds write during the loading of a bgzip block.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the bam crate before 0.1.3 for Rust. There is an integer underflow and out-of-bounds write during the loading of a bgzip block.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bam Project | Bam | < 0.1.3 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0027.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0027.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28027?
An issue was discovered in the bam crate before 0.1.3 for Rust. There is an integer underflow and out-of-bounds write during the loading of a bgzip block.
How severe is CVE-2021-28027?
CVE-2021-28027 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28027?
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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