CVE-2021-38381
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38381 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Live555 through 1.08 does not handle MPEG-1 or 2 files properly. Sending two successive RTSP SETUP commands for the same track causes a Use-After-Free and daemon crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Live555 through 1.08 does not handle MPEG-1 or 2 files properly. Sending two successive RTSP SETUP commands for the same track causes a Use-After-Free and daemon crash.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Live555 | Live555 | < 2021.08.09 |
References
- http://lists.live555.com/pipermail/live-devel/2021-August/021961.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.live555.com/pipermail/live-devel/2021-August/021961.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38381?
Live555 through 1.08 does not handle MPEG-1 or 2 files properly. Sending two successive RTSP SETUP commands for the same track causes a Use-After-Free and daemon crash.
How severe is CVE-2021-38381?
CVE-2021-38381 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38381?
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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