CVE-2021-42988

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified

CVE-2021-42988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Eltima USB Network Gate is affected by Buffer Overflow. IOCTL Handler 0x22001B in the USB Network Gate above 7.0.1370 below 9.2.2420 allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted I/O Request Packet.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eltima USB Network Gate is affected by Buffer Overflow. IOCTL Handler 0x22001B in the USB Network Gate above 7.0.1370 below 9.2.2420 allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted I/O Request Packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EltimaUsb Network Gate> 7.0.1370, < 9.2.2420

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42988?
Eltima USB Network Gate is affected by Buffer Overflow. IOCTL Handler 0x22001B in the USB Network Gate above 7.0.1370 below 9.2.2420 allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted I/O Request Packet.
How severe is CVE-2021-42988?
CVE-2021-42988 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42988?
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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Source: NVD / NIST