CVE-2021-38172
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38172 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. perM 0.4.0 has a Buffer Overflow related to strncpy. (Debian initially fixed this in 0.4.0-7.). EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
perM 0.4.0 has a Buffer Overflow related to strncpy. (Debian initially fixed this in 0.4.0-7.)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Perm | 0.4.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=993019Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-med/2021/08/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://packages.qa.debian.org/p/perm.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://salsa.debian.org/med-team/perm/-/commits/master/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/permIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=993019Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-med/2021/08/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://packages.qa.debian.org/p/perm.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://salsa.debian.org/med-team/perm/-/commits/master/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/permIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38172?
perM 0.4.0 has a Buffer Overflow related to strncpy. (Debian initially fixed this in 0.4.0-7.)
How severe is CVE-2021-38172?
CVE-2021-38172 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38172?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-38172?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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