CVE-2021-47775

CVE-2021-47775 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

YouTube Video Grabber, now referred to as YouTube Downloader, 1.9.9.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the Structured Exception Handler. Attackers can craft a malicious payload of 712 bytes with SEH manipulation to trigger a bind shell connection on a specified local port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47775?
YouTube Video Grabber, now referred to as YouTube Downloader, 1.9.9.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the Structured Exception Handler. Attackers can craft a malicious payload of 712 bytes with SEH manipulation to trigger a bind shell connection on a specified local port.
How severe is CVE-2021-47775?
CVE-2021-47775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-47775 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47775?
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-2021-47775 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2021-47775 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2763.
When was CVE-2021-47775 published?
CVE-2021-47775 was published on 2026-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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