CVE-2021-38487
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CVE-2021-38487 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. RTI Connext Professional versions 4.1 to 6.1.0, and Connext Micro versions 2.4 and later are vulnerable when an attacker sends a specially crafted packet to flood target devices with unwanted traffic. This may result in a denial-of-service condition and information exposure.. EPSS estimates a 3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RTI Connext Professional versions 4.1 to 6.1.0, and Connext Micro versions 2.4 and later are vulnerable when an attacker sends a specially crafted packet to flood target devices with unwanted traffic. This may result in a denial-of-service condition and information exposure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rti | Connext Dds Micro | >= 2.4 |
| Rti | Connext Professional | >= 4.2, < 6.1.0 |
| Rti | Connext Secure | >= 4.2, < 6.1.0 |
References
- https://support.rti.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2FPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://support.rti.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2FPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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