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CVE-2021-33975

10.0 · CRITICAL

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Qihoo 360 Total Security v10.8.0.1060 and v10.8.0.1213 allows attacker to escalate privileges.

Published Apr 19, 2023CWE-120EPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2021-33975 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Qihoo 360 Total Security v10.8.0.1060 and v10.8.0.1213 allows attacker to escalate privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33975?

CVE-2021-33975 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-33975?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-33975?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-33975?

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