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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-21829

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.3 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the XML Decompression EnumerationUncompressor::UncompressItem functionality of AT&T Labs’ Xmill 0.7. A specially crafted XMI file can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2021-08-13

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21829?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the XML Decompression EnumerationUncompressor::UncompressItem functionality of AT&T Labs’ Xmill 0.7. A specially crafted XMI file can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21829 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21829 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21829?

CVE-2021-21829 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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