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HIGH

CVE-2021-31616

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

Insufficient length checks in the ShapeShift KeepKey hardware wallet firmware before 7.1.0 allow a stack buffer overflow via crafted messages. The overflow in ethereum_extractThorchainSwapData() in ethereum.c can circumvent stack protections and lead to code execution. The vulnerable interface is reachable remotely over WebUSB.

Technical details

Published
2021-05-06

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31616?

Insufficient length checks in the ShapeShift KeepKey hardware wallet firmware before 7.1.0 allow a stack buffer overflow via crafted messages. The overflow in ethereum_extractThorchainSwapData() in ethereum.c can circumvent stack protections and lead to code execution. The vulnerable interface is reachable remotely over WebUSB.

Is CVE-2021-31616 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-31616 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.5% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-31616?

CVE-2021-31616 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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