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CVE-2021-38467

7.3 · HIGH

A specific function code receives a raw pointer supplied by the user and deallocates this pointer.

Published Oct 22, 2021CWE-416EPSS 0.79%

Overview

CVE-2021-38467 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A specific function code receives a raw pointer supplied by the user and deallocates this pointer. The user can then control what memory regions will be freed and cause use-after-free condition.

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.

References

CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38467?

CVE-2021-38467 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-38467?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-38467?

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-2021-38467?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-38467 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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