CVE-2021-42144
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42144 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer over-read vulnerability in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows attackers obtain sensitive information via crafted input to dtls_ccm_decrypt_message().. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer over-read vulnerability in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows attackers obtain sensitive information via crafted input to dtls_ccm_decrypt_message().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-Ng | Contiki-Ng Tinydtls | <= 2018-08-30 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42144?
Buffer over-read vulnerability in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows attackers obtain sensitive information via crafted input to dtls_ccm_decrypt_message().
How severe is CVE-2021-42144?
CVE-2021-42144 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42144?
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-2021-42144?
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