CVE-2021-39548
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39548 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in sela through 20200412. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function frame::FrameDecoder::process() located in frame_decoder.c. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in sela through 20200412. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function frame::FrameDecoder::process() located in frame_decoder.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sela Project | Sela | <= 2020-04-12 |
References
- https://github.com/sahaRatul/sela/issues/28Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sahaRatul/sela/issues/28Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39548?
An issue was discovered in sela through 20200412. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function frame::FrameDecoder::process() located in frame_decoder.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2021-39548?
CVE-2021-39548 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39548?
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-2021-39548?
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