CVE-2021-32297
CVE-2021-32297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lief-project Lief 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: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Lief-project Lief
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in LIEF through 0.11.4. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function main located in pe_reader.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32297?
- An issue was discovered in LIEF through 0.11.4. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function main located in pe_reader.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32297?
- CVE-2021-32297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-32297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32297?
- CVE-2021-32297 affects Lief-project Lief. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32297?
- 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-2021-32297 published?
- CVE-2021-32297 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lief-project:lief:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Lief-project Lief
- CVE-2022-38495 — High (CVSS 7.8): LIEF commit 365a16a was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the function print_binary at /c/macho_reader.c.
- CVE-2022-38306 — High (CVSS 7.8): LIEF commit 5d1d643 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the component /core/CorePrPsInfo.tcc.
- CVE-2022-43171 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): A heap buffer overflow in the LIEF::MachO::BinaryParser::parse_dyldinfo_generic_bind function of LIEF v0.12.1 allows…
- CVE-2022-40922 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): A vulnerability in the LIEF::MachO::BinaryParser::init_and_parse function of LIEF v0.12.1 allows attackers to cause a…
- CVE-2022-40923 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): A vulnerability in the LIEF::MachO::SegmentCommand::virtual_address function of LIEF v0.12.1 allows attackers to cause…
- CVE-2022-38497 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): LIEF commit 365a16a was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component CoreFile.tcc:69.
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