CVE-2021-3121
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 3.48%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3121 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GoGo Protobuf before 1.3.2. plugin/unmarshal/unmarshal.go lacks certain index validation, aka the "skippy peanut butter" issue.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GoGo Protobuf before 1.3.2. plugin/unmarshal/unmarshal.go lacks certain index validation, aka the "skippy peanut butter" issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Protobuf | < 1.3.2 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | < 1.8.15 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.9.0, < 1.9.9 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.2 |
References
- https://github.com/gogo/protobuf/commit/b03c65ea87cdc3521ede29f62fe3ce239267c1bcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gogo/protobuf/compare/v1.3.1...v1.3.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210219-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gogo/protobuf/commit/b03c65ea87cdc3521ede29f62fe3ce239267c1bcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gogo/protobuf/compare/v1.3.1...v1.3.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210219-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3121?
An issue was discovered in GoGo Protobuf before 1.3.2. plugin/unmarshal/unmarshal.go lacks certain index validation, aka the "skippy peanut butter" issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-3121?
CVE-2021-3121 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3121?
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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