How severe is CVE-2021-39282?

CVE-2021-39282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-39282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39282?

CVE-2021-39282 affects Live555. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39282?

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-2021-39282 published?

CVE-2021-39282 was published on 2021-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39282

CVE-2021-39282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Live555 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Live555
Published: 2021-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Live555 through 1.08 has a memory leak in AC3AudioStreamParser for AC3 files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39282?: Live555 through 1.08 has a memory leak in AC3AudioStreamParser for AC3 files.
How severe is CVE-2021-39282?: CVE-2021-39282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-39282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39282?: CVE-2021-39282 affects Live555. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39282?: 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-2021-39282 published?: CVE-2021-39282 was published on 2021-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:live555:live555:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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