CVE-2021-41396
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CVE-2021-41396 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Live555 through 1.08 does not handle socket connections properly. A huge number of incoming socket connections in a short time invokes the error-handling module, in which a heap-based buffer overflow happens. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Live555 through 1.08 does not handle socket connections properly. A huge number of incoming socket connections in a short time invokes the error-handling module, in which a heap-based buffer overflow happens. An attacker can leverage this to launch a DoS attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Live555 | Live555 | <= 1.08 |
References
- http://lists.live555.com/pipermail/live-devel/2021-September/021994.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.live555.com/liveMedia/public/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.live555.com/pipermail/live-devel/2021-September/021994.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.live555.com/liveMedia/public/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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