CVE-2021-31837
CVE-2021-31837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Getsusp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mcafee Getsusp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Memory corruption vulnerability in the driver file component in McAfee GetSusp prior to 4.0.0 could allow a program being investigated on the local machine to trigger a buffer overflow in GetSusp, leading to the execution of arbitrary code, potentially triggering a BSOD.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-31837?
- Memory corruption vulnerability in the driver file component in McAfee GetSusp prior to 4.0.0 could allow a program being investigated on the local machine to trigger a buffer overflow in GetSusp, leading to the execution of arbitrary code, potentially triggering a BSOD.
- How severe is CVE-2021-31837?
- CVE-2021-31837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2021-31837 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-31837?
- CVE-2021-31837 affects Mcafee Getsusp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-31837?
- 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-2021-31837 published?
- CVE-2021-31837 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:getsusp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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