Buffer overflow in Defcon Def Con 27

CVE-2021-38111

The DEF CON 27 badge allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow by sending an oversized packet via the NFMI (Near Field Magnetic Induction) protocol.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.013 (68.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38111?
CVE-2021-38111 is a high-severity vulnerability in Defcon Def Con 27, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-08-04.
How severe is CVE-2021-38111?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-38111 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.