cvedb.io
CVE-2021-3622
MEDIUM · CVSS 4.3
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2021-12-23T21:15:08.970 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:05:27.520

Summary

A flaw was found in the hivex library. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted Windows Registry (hive) file, which would cause hivex to recursively call the _get_children() function, leading to a stack overflow. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Affected products

redhat — hivex

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when redhat ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.