How severe is CVE-2021-44481?

CVE-2021-44481 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44481?

CVE-2021-44481 primarily affects Fisglobal Gt.m. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44481?

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-2021-44481 published?

CVE-2021-44481 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44481

CVE-2021-44481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fisglobal Gt.m 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fisglobal Gt.m
Published: 2022-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in YottaDB through r1.32 and V7.0-000. A lack of parameter validation in calls to memcpy in check_and_set_timeout in sr_unix/ztimeoutroutines.c allows attackers to attempt to read from a NULL pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44481?: An issue was discovered in YottaDB through r1.32 and V7.0-000. A lack of parameter validation in calls to memcpy in check_and_set_timeout in sr_unix/ztimeoutroutines.c allows attackers to attempt to read from a NULL pointer.
How severe is CVE-2021-44481?: CVE-2021-44481 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44481?: CVE-2021-44481 primarily affects Fisglobal Gt.m. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44481?: 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-2021-44481 published?: CVE-2021-44481 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/YottaDB/DB/YDB/-/issues/828

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fisglobal:gt.m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yottadb:yottadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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