CVE-2021-36489
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36489 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Allegro through 5.2.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted PCX/TGA/BMP files to allegro_image addon.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Allegro through 5.2.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted PCX/TGA/BMP files to allegro_image addon.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liballeg | Allegro | <= 5.2.6 |
References
- https://github.com/liballeg/allegro5/issues/1251Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/liballeg/allegro5/issues/1251Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36489?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Allegro through 5.2.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted PCX/TGA/BMP files to allegro_image addon.
How severe is CVE-2021-36489?
CVE-2021-36489 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36489?
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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