CVE-2021-39176
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. detect-character-encoding is a package for detecting character encoding using ICU. In detect-character-encoding v0.3.0 and earlier, allocated memory is not released. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
detect-character-encoding is a package for detecting character encoding using ICU. In detect-character-encoding v0.3.0 and earlier, allocated memory is not released. The problem has been patched in detect-character-encoding v0.3.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Detect-Character-Encoding Project | Detect-Character-Encoding | < 0.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/commit/d44356927b92e3b13e178071bf6d7c671766f588Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/pull/6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/releases/tag/v0.3.1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/security/advisories/GHSA-5rwj-j5m3-3chjExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/commit/d44356927b92e3b13e178071bf6d7c671766f588Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/pull/6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/releases/tag/v0.3.1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sonicdoe/detect-character-encoding/security/advisories/GHSA-5rwj-j5m3-3chjExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39176?
detect-character-encoding is a package for detecting character encoding using ICU. In detect-character-encoding v0.3.0 and earlier, allocated memory is not released. The problem has been patched in detect-character-encoding v0.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2021-39176?
CVE-2021-39176 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39176?
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-2021-39176?
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