How severe is CVE-2021-29219?

CVE-2021-29219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29219?

CVE-2021-29219 primarily affects Hpe Flexnetwork 5130 Jg932a Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29219?

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-2021-29219 published?

CVE-2021-29219 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29219

CVE-2021-29219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Flexnetwork 5130 Jg932a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Hpe Flexnetwork 5130 Jg932a Firmware
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential local buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EL Switch Series version: Prior to 5130_EI_7.10.R3507P02. HPE has made the following software update to resolve the vulnerability in HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EL Switch Series version 5130_EL_7.10.R3507P02.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29219?: A potential local buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EL Switch Series version: Prior to 5130_EI_7.10.R3507P02. HPE has made the following software update to resolve the vulnerability in HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EL Switch Series version 5130_EL_7.10.R3507P02.
How severe is CVE-2021-29219?: CVE-2021-29219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29219?: CVE-2021-29219 primarily affects Hpe Flexnetwork 5130 Jg932a Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29219?: 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-2021-29219 published?: CVE-2021-29219 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbnw04234en_us

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg932a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg933a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg934a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg936a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg937a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg940a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexnetwork_5130_jg941a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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