CVE-2021-4213

Description

A flaw was found in JSS, where it did not properly free up all memory. Over time, the wasted memory builds up in the server memory, saturating the server’s RAM. This flaw allows an attacker to force the invocation of an out-of-memory process, causing a denial of service.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a JSS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2042900 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-4213 third party advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-4213 third party advisory
https://github.com/dogtagpki/jss/commit/5922560a78d0dee61af8a33cc9cfbf4cfa291448 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/dogtagpki/jss/commit/3aabe0e9d59b0a42e68ac8cd0468f9c5179967d2 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4213?
CVE-2021-4213 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4213?
To fix CVE-2021-4213, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-4213 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4213 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4213?
CVE-2021-4213 affects n/a JSS.
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