XStream up to 1.4.15 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in XStream up to 1.4.15 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-21341. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in XStream up to 1.4.15. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 03/23/2021. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-21341. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 1.4.16 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at x-stream.github.io.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XStream 1.4.16

Timelineinfo

12/22/2020 🔍
03/23/2021 +91 days 🔍
03/23/2021 +0 days 🔍
05/23/2025 +1522 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-21341 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-21341
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-171560

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2021 07:45
Updated: 05/23/2025 19:44
Changes: 03/23/2021 07:45 (38), 04/03/2021 19:23 (5), 04/03/2021 19:27 (8), 05/23/2025 19:44 (38)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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