CVE-2021-4277 fredsmith utils Filename screenshot_sync predictable state

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Predictable state in filename handling allows attackers to potentially guess filenames, requiring a patch for fredsmith utils.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-4277?

CVE-2021-4277 is a low-severity vulnerability in fredsmith utils, published on 25 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in fredsmith utils. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file screenshot_sync of the component Filename Handler. The manipulation leads to predictable from observable state. The name of the patch is dbab1b66955eeb3d76b34612b358307f5c4e3944. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216749 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-330, CWE-341

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4277?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Utils Project Utils.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4277?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-4277 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-4277 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-4277 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3cqm-26w8-85g8.

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