CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2021-20314

Stack buffer overflow in libspf2 versions below 1.2.11 when processing certain SPF macros can lead to Denial of service and potentially code execution via malicious crafted SPF explanation messages.

Vulnerability Description

Stack buffer overflow in libspf2 versions below 1.2.11 when processing certain SPF macros can lead to Denial of service and potentially code execution via malicious crafted SPF explanation messages.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libspf2Libspf2< 1.2.11
RedhatEnterprise Linux7.0
FedoraprojectFedora33

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20314?

CVE-2021-20314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Stack buffer overflow in libspf2 versions below 1.2.11 when processing certain SPF macros can lead to Denial of service and potentially code execution via malicious crafted SPF explanation messages.

How severe is CVE-2021-20314?

CVE-2021-20314 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20314?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libspf2 Libspf2, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.