CVE-2021-42391
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42391 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Divide-by-zero in Clickhouse's Gorilla compression codec when parsing a malicious query. The first byte of the compressed buffer is used in a modulo operation without being checked for 0.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Divide-by-zero in Clickhouse's Gorilla compression codec when parsing a malicious query. The first byte of the compressed buffer is used in a modulo operation without being checked for 0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clickhouse | Clickhouse | < 21.10.2.15 |
References
- https://jfrog.com/blog/7-rce-and-dos-vulnerabilities-found-in-clickhouse-dbmsExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://jfrog.com/blog/7-rce-and-dos-vulnerabilities-found-in-clickhouse-dbmsExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42391?
Divide-by-zero in Clickhouse's Gorilla compression codec when parsing a malicious query. The first byte of the compressed buffer is used in a modulo operation without being checked for 0.
How severe is CVE-2021-42391?
CVE-2021-42391 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42391?
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-2021-42391?
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