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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25384
CVE-2021-25384:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper input validation vulnerability in sdfffdparsechunk_PROP() with Sample Rate Chunk in libsdffextractor library prior to SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on mediaextractor process (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an improper input validation issue (CWE-20) according to the Common Weakness Enumeration standard. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity (CISA).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the mediaextractor process, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the affected component (MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the SMR MAY-2021 Release 1 update. Users should update their devices to this version or later to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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