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HIGH

CVE-2021-21778

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the ASDU message processing functionality of MZ Automation GmbH lib60870.NET 2.2.0. A specially crafted network request can lead to loss of communications. An attacker can send an unauthenticated message to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2021-08-25

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21778?

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the ASDU message processing functionality of MZ Automation GmbH lib60870.NET 2.2.0. A specially crafted network request can lead to loss of communications. An attacker can send an unauthenticated message to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21778 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21778 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21778?

CVE-2021-21778 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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