How severe is CVE-2021-38433?

CVE-2021-38433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38433?

CVE-2021-38433 primarily affects Rti Connext Professional. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38433?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-38433 published?

CVE-2021-38433 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38433

CVE-2021-38433 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rti Connext Professional with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Rti Connext Professional
Published: 2022-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RTI Connext DDS Professional and Connext DDS Secure Versions 4.2x to 6.1.0 vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38433?: RTI Connext DDS Professional and Connext DDS Secure Versions 4.2x to 6.1.0 vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-38433?: CVE-2021-38433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38433?: CVE-2021-38433 primarily affects Rti Connext Professional. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38433?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38433 published?: CVE-2021-38433 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rti:connext_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rti:connext_secure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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