CVE-2021-47831

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2021-47831 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sandboxie 5.49.7 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing the container folder input field. Attackers can paste a large buffer of repeated characters into the Sandbox container folder setting to trigger an application crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sandboxie 5.49.7 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing the container folder input field. Attackers can paste a large buffer of repeated characters into the Sandbox container folder setting to trigger an application crash.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47831?
Sandboxie 5.49.7 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing the container folder input field. Attackers can paste a large buffer of repeated characters into the Sandbox container folder setting to trigger an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2021-47831?
CVE-2021-47831 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47831?
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