CVE-2021-39532
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39532 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libslax through v0.22.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function slaxLexer() located in slaxlexer.c. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in libslax through v0.22.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function slaxLexer() located in slaxlexer.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Libslax | <= 0.22.1 |
References
- https://github.com/Juniper/libslax/issues/50Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Juniper/libslax/issues/50Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39532?
An issue was discovered in libslax through v0.22.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function slaxLexer() located in slaxlexer.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2021-39532?
CVE-2021-39532 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39532?
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-2021-39532?
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