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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2021-45261

An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.

Vulnerability Description

An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuPatch2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-763

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-45261?

CVE-2021-45261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An Invalid Pointer vulnerability exists in GNU patch 2.7 via the another_hunk function, which causes a Denial of Service.

How severe is CVE-2021-45261?

CVE-2021-45261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-45261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Patch.