What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38714?

CVE-2021-38714 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-38714?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-38714. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.9%.

Plib CVE-2021-38714

HIGH

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

2021-08-24 cve@mitre.org

Integer Overflow RCE Plib Debian Linux Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux Fedora

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 24, 2021 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.

AnalysisAI

In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Integer Overflow (CWE-190), which allows attackers to cause unexpected behavior through arithmetic overflow. In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file. Affected products include: Plib Project Plib, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora. Version information: through 1.85.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate arithmetic operations, use safe integer libraries, check bounds before allocation.