CVE-2021-32013
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32013 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SheetJS and SheetJS Pro through 0.16.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted .xlsx document that is mishandled when read by xlsx.js (issue 2 of 2).. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SheetJS and SheetJS Pro through 0.16.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted .xlsx document that is mishandled when read by xlsx.js (issue 2 of 2).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sheetjs Project | Sheetjs | <= 0.16.9 |
| Sheetjs Project | Sheetjs Pro | <= 0.16.9 |
| Oracle | Rest Data Services | < 21.2.4 |
References
- https://floqast.com/engineering-blog/post/fuzzing-and-parsing-securely/Third Party Advisory
- https://sheetjs.com/proProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/xlsx/v/0.17.0Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://floqast.com/engineering-blog/post/fuzzing-and-parsing-securely/Third Party Advisory
- https://sheetjs.com/proProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/xlsx/v/0.17.0Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32013?
SheetJS and SheetJS Pro through 0.16.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted .xlsx document that is mishandled when read by xlsx.js (issue 2 of 2).
How severe is CVE-2021-32013?
CVE-2021-32013 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32013?
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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