CVE-2021-42006

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified

CVE-2021-42006 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds access in GffLine::GffLine in gff.cpp in GCLib 0.12.7 allows an attacker to cause a segmentation fault or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted GFF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds access in GffLine::GffLine in gff.cpp in GCLib 0.12.7 allows an attacker to cause a segmentation fault or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted GFF 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
1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Gclib ProjectGclib0.12.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42006?
An out-of-bounds access in GffLine::GffLine in gff.cpp in GCLib 0.12.7 allows an attacker to cause a segmentation fault or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted GFF file.
How severe is CVE-2021-42006?
CVE-2021-42006 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42006?
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