CVE-2021-20271 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-20271 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 26/03/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: rpm
Status : PUBLISHED

CVE-2021-20271 Description

A flaw was found in RPM\'s signature check functionality when reading a package file. This flaw allows an attacker who can convince a victim to install a seemingly verifiable package, whose signature header was modified, to cause RPM database corruption and execute code. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data integrity, confidentiality, and system availability.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-345
CWE Name: CWE-345
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).