What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-39247?

CVE-2021-39247 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-39247?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-39247. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-39247?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-39247. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Zint CVE-2021-39247

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2021-08-17 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Zint Barcode Generator

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 17, 2021 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

Zint Barcode Generator before 2.10.0 has a one-byte buffer over-read, related to is_last_single_ascii in code1.c, and rs_encode_uint in reedsol.c.

AnalysisAI

Zint Barcode Generator before 2.10.0 has a one-byte buffer over-read, related to is_last_single_ascii in code1.c, and rs_encode_uint in reedsol.c. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. Zint Barcode Generator before 2.10.0 has a one-byte buffer over-read, related to is_last_single_ascii in code1.c, and rs_encode_uint in reedsol.c. Affected products include: Zint Barcode Generator. Version information: before 2.10.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.