VDB
CVE-2021-20204
CVE-2021-20204
PUBLISHED
CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL
Reported by redhat · Published May 6, 2021
A heap memory corruption problem (use after free) can be triggered in libgetdata v0.10.0 when processing maliciously crafted dirfile databases. This degrades the confidentiality, integrity and availability of third-party software that uses libgetdata as a library. This vulnerability may lead to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation depending on input/skills of attacker.
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | getdata | v0.10.0 |
| n/a | getdata | 0.10.0 |
Timeline
- May 6, 2021 CVE Published
- May 7, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- May 7, 2021 PoC Published
- Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 20, 2026 CVE Updated
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References
- x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210513 [SECURITY] [DLA 2660-1] libgetdata security update mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2021-e2b64c614b vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2021-3b8bb26909 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2021-197545a753 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA