CVE-2021-42218

Name: CVE-2021-42218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-03T11:15:07.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OMPL v1.5.2 contains a memory leak in VFRRT.cpp. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OMPL v1.5.2 contains a memory leak in VFRRT.cpp

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rice	Open Motion Planning Library	1.5.2

References

https://github.com/ompl/ompl/issues/839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ompl/ompl/issues/839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42218?

OMPL v1.5.2 contains a memory leak in VFRRT.cpp

How severe is CVE-2021-42218?

CVE-2021-42218 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42218?

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-2021-42218?

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Source: NVD / NIST