CVE-2021-3675
CVE-2021-3675 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Synaptics Fingerprint Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in synaTEE.signed.dll of Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows a local authorized attacker to overwrite a heap tag, with potential loss of confidentiality. This issue affects: Synaptics Synaptics Fingerprint Driver 5.1.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=340 on x86/64; 5.2.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3541 on x86/64; 5.2.2xx.26 versions prior to xx=29 on x86/64; 5.2.3xx.26 versions prior to xx=25 on x86/64; 5.3.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3543 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1058 versions prior to xx=44 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1102 versions prior to xx=34 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1116 versions prior to xx=14 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1104 versions prior to xx=50 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1108 versions prior to xx=31 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1111 versions prior to xx=58 on x86/64.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3675?
- Improper Input Validation vulnerability in synaTEE.signed.dll of Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows a local authorized attacker to overwrite a heap tag, with potential loss of confidentiality. This issue affects: Synaptics Synaptics Fingerprint Driver 5.1.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=340 on x86/64; 5.2.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3541 on x86/64; 5.2.2xx.26 versions prior to xx=29 on x86/64; 5.2.3xx.26 versions prior to xx=25 on x86/64; 5.3.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3543 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1058 versions prior to xx=44 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1102 versions prior to xx=34 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1116 versions prior to xx=14 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1104 versions prior to xx=50 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1108 versions prior to xx=31 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1111 versions prior to xx=58 on x86/64.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3675?
- CVE-2021-3675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-3675 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3675?
- CVE-2021-3675 affects Synaptics Fingerprint Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3675?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-3675 published?
- CVE-2021-3675 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6411153-6411191-16/hpsbhf03797
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-68054
- https://synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2022-06-14.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:synaptics:fingerprint_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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