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CVE-2021-29665

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2021-29665 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Verify Access 20.07 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Verify Access 20.07 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSecurity Verify Access20.07

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29665?
IBM Security Verify Access 20.07 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-29665?
CVE-2021-29665 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29665?
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