CVE-2021-29061
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Vfsjfilechooser2 version 0.2.9 and below which occurs when the application attempts to validate crafted URIs.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Vfsjfilechooser2 version 0.2.9 and below which occurs when the application attempts to validate crafted URIs.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vfsjfilechooser2 Project | Vfsjfilechooser2 | <= 0.2.9 |
References
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/commit/9c9f2c317f3de5ece60a3ae28c371e9796e3909bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/issues/7Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/releases/tag/vfsjfilechooser2-0.2.9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/PoCs/blob/main/CVE-2021-29061/Vfsjfilechooser2.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/SaveResults/blob/main/md/vfsjfilechooser2.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/commit/9c9f2c317f3de5ece60a3ae28c371e9796e3909bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/issues/7Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fracpete/vfsjfilechooser2/releases/tag/vfsjfilechooser2-0.2.9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/PoCs/blob/main/CVE-2021-29061/Vfsjfilechooser2.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/SaveResults/blob/main/md/vfsjfilechooser2.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29061?
A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Vfsjfilechooser2 version 0.2.9 and below which occurs when the application attempts to validate crafted URIs.
How severe is CVE-2021-29061?
CVE-2021-29061 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29061?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-29061?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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