CVE-2021-45908
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45908 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in gif2apng 1.9. There is a stack-based buffer overflow involving a while loop. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in gif2apng 1.9. There is a stack-based buffer overflow involving a while loop. An attacker has little influence over the data written to the stack, making it unlikely that the flow of control can be subverted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gif2apng Project | Gif2apng | 1.9 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1002669Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1002669Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45908?
An issue was discovered in gif2apng 1.9. There is a stack-based buffer overflow involving a while loop. An attacker has little influence over the data written to the stack, making it unlikely that the flow of control can be subverted.
How severe is CVE-2021-45908?
CVE-2021-45908 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45908?
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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