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CVE-2021-38714

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.92%

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CVE-2021-38714 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.

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
2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Plib ProjectPlib<= 1.8.5
DebianDebian Linux9.0
FedoraprojectExtra Packages For Enterprise Linux7.0
FedoraprojectFedora34
FedoraprojectFedora35
FedoraprojectFedora36
FedoraprojectFedora37

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38714?
In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.
How severe is CVE-2021-38714?
CVE-2021-38714 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38714?
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