CVE-2021-3139
CVE-2021-3139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcmu-runner Project Tcmu-runner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Tcmu-runner Project Tcmu-runner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Open-iSCSI tcmu-runner 1.3.x, 1.4.x, and 1.5.x through 1.5.2, xcopy_locate_udev in tcmur_cmd_handler.c lacks a check for transport-layer restrictions, allowing remote attackers to read or write files via directory traversal in an XCOPY request. For example, an attack can occur over a network if the attacker has access to one iSCSI LUN. NOTE: relative to CVE-2020-28374, this is a similar mistake in a different algorithm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3139?
- In Open-iSCSI tcmu-runner 1.3.x, 1.4.x, and 1.5.x through 1.5.2, xcopy_locate_udev in tcmur_cmd_handler.c lacks a check for transport-layer restrictions, allowing remote attackers to read or write files via directory traversal in an XCOPY request. For example, an attack can occur over a network if the attacker has access to one iSCSI LUN. NOTE: relative to CVE-2020-28374, this is a similar mistake in a different algorithm.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3139?
- CVE-2021-3139 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-3139 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3139?
- CVE-2021-3139 affects Tcmu-runner Project Tcmu-runner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3139?
- 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-2021-3139 published?
- CVE-2021-3139 was published on 2021-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/13/5
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=844938
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178372
- https://github.com/open-iscsi/tcmu-runner/pull/644
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/12/12
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tcmu-runner_project:tcmu-runner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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