CVE-2021-42147
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42147 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer over-read vulnerability in the dtls_sha256_update function in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted data packet.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer over-read vulnerability in the dtls_sha256_update function in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted data packet.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-Ng | Tinydtls | 2018-08-30 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42147?
Buffer over-read vulnerability in the dtls_sha256_update function in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted data packet.
How severe is CVE-2021-42147?
CVE-2021-42147 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42147?
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-2021-42147?
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