CVE-2021-46481

CVE-2021-46481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jsish 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-401.

Key facts

Description

Jsish v3.5.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via linenoise at src/linenoise.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46481?
Jsish v3.5.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via linenoise at src/linenoise.c.
How severe is CVE-2021-46481?
CVE-2021-46481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-46481 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-46481?
CVE-2021-46481 affects Jsish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46481?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-46481 published?
CVE-2021-46481 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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