Buffer overflow in Linuxptp_project Linuxptp

CVE-2021-3570

A flaw was found in the ptp4l program of the linuxptp package. A missing length check when forwarding a PTP message between ports allows a remote attacker to cause an information leak, crash, or potentially remote code execution. The highe…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.030 (85.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3570?
CVE-2021-3570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxptp_project Linuxptp, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-07-09.
How severe is CVE-2021-3570?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.