Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sandboxie-plus.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49844
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sandboxie-denial-of-service
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49844
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-47831?
CVE-2021-47831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 repeat...
How severe is CVE-2021-47831?
CVE-2021-47831 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-47831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.