Vulnerability in Tcl

CVE-2021-35331

In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crafted file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding

EPSS: 0.016 (73.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Tcl — versions 8.6.11
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35331?
CVE-2021-35331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcl, classified under Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-05.
How severe is CVE-2021-35331?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.