CVE-2021-45261
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Patch | 2.7 |
References
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?61685Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?61685Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45261?
An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2021-45261?
CVE-2021-45261 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45261?
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-2021-45261?
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