CVE-2021-32294

Name: CVE-2021-32294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-20T16:15:10.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libgig through 20200507. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function RIFF::List::GetSubList located in RIFF.cpp. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in libgig through 20200507. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function RIFF::List::GetSubList located in RIFF.cpp. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxsampler	Libgig	<= 20200507

References

https://github.com/drbye78/libgig/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/drbye78/libgig/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32294?

An issue was discovered in libgig through 20200507. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function RIFF::List::GetSubList located in RIFF.cpp. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2021-32294?

CVE-2021-32294 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32294?

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