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DEBIAN-CVE-2021-20271
DEBIAN-CVE-2021-20271
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7 HIGH
A flaw was found in RPM's signature check functionality when reading a package file. This flaw allows an attacker who can convince a victim to install a seemingly verifiable package, whose signature header was modified, to cause RPM database corruption and execute code. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data integrity, confidentiality, and system availability.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | rpm | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | rpm | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | rpm | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | rpm | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Mar 26, 2021 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated