CVE-2021-46019
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.00%
Last modified
CVE-2021-46019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An untrusted pointer dereference in rec_db_destroy() at rec-db.c of GNU Recutils v1.8.90 can lead to a segmentation fault or application crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An untrusted pointer dereference in rec_db_destroy() at rec-db.c of GNU Recutils v1.8.90 can lead to a segmentation fault or application crash.
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 | Recutils | 1.8.90 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-recutils/2021-12/msg00009.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-recutils/2021-12/msg00009.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46019?
An untrusted pointer dereference in rec_db_destroy() at rec-db.c of GNU Recutils v1.8.90 can lead to a segmentation fault or application crash.
How severe is CVE-2021-46019?
CVE-2021-46019 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46019?
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-2021-46019?
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