CVE-2021-45429

Public Exploit

Description

A Buffer Overflow vulnerablity exists in VirusTotal YARA git commit: 605b2edf07ed8eb9a2c61ba22eb2e7c362f47ba7 via yr_set_configuration in yara/libyara/libyara.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/1616 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45429?
CVE-2021-45429 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-45429?
To fix CVE-2021-45429, 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-2021-45429 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-45429 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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