How severe is CVE-2021-42145?

CVE-2021-42145 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-2021-42145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42145?

CVE-2021-42145 affects Contiki-ng Tinydtls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42145?

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.

Does CVE-2021-42145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-42145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-29128.

When was CVE-2021-42145 published?

CVE-2021-42145 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42145

CVE-2021-42145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contiki-ng Tinydtls 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-29128
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Contiki-ng Tinydtls
Published: 2024-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An assertion failure discovered in in check_certificate_request() in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42145?: An assertion failure discovered in in check_certificate_request() in Contiki-NG tinyDTLS through master branch 53a0d97 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-42145?: CVE-2021-42145 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-2021-42145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42145?: CVE-2021-42145 affects Contiki-ng Tinydtls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42145?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-42145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-42145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-29128.
When was CVE-2021-42145 published?: CVE-2021-42145 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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