How severe is CVE-2021-25906?

CVE-2021-25906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-25906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25906?

CVE-2021-25906 affects Basic Dsp Matrix Project Basic Dsp Matrix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25906?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-25906 published?

CVE-2021-25906 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25906

CVE-2021-25906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Basic Dsp Matrix Project Basic Dsp Matrix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Basic Dsp Matrix Project Basic Dsp Matrix
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the basic_dsp_matrix crate before 0.9.2 for Rust. When a TransformContent panic occurs, a double drop can be performed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25906?: An issue was discovered in the basic_dsp_matrix crate before 0.9.2 for Rust. When a TransformContent panic occurs, a double drop can be performed.
How severe is CVE-2021-25906?: CVE-2021-25906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-25906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25906?: CVE-2021-25906 affects Basic Dsp Matrix Project Basic Dsp Matrix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-25906 published?: CVE-2021-25906 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0009.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:basic_dsp_matrix_project:basic_dsp_matrix:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*