CVE-2021-42917
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.87%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42917 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow vulnerability in Kodi xbmc up to 19.0, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to improper length of values passed to istream.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in Kodi xbmc up to 19.0, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to improper length of values passed to istream.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kodi | Kodi | < 19.0 |
References
- https://github.com/fuzzard/xbmc/commit/80c8138c09598e88b4ddb6dbb279fa193bbb3237Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/commit/48730b64494798705d46dfccc4029bd36d072df3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/issues/20305Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/20306Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fuzzard/xbmc/commit/80c8138c09598e88b4ddb6dbb279fa193bbb3237Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/commit/48730b64494798705d46dfccc4029bd36d072df3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/issues/20305Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/20306Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42917?
Buffer overflow vulnerability in Kodi xbmc up to 19.0, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to improper length of values passed to istream.
How severe is CVE-2021-42917?
CVE-2021-42917 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42917?
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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