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CVE-2021-3403
In ytnef 1.9.3, the TNEFSubjectHandler function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (and potentially code…
High7.8EPSS 1.8%
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- redhat
Description
In ytnef 1.9.3, the TNEFSubjectHandler function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (and potentially code execution) due to a double free which can be triggered via a crafted file.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.1 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 1.8% · top 22% of all CVEs (7 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
Affected products
ytnef
- affected All versions
References (2)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1926967 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/85 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
Sources
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