7.5
CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29060

First published: Mon Jun 21 2021(Updated: )

A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Color-String version 1.5.5 and below which occurs when the application is provided and checks a crafted invalid HWB string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Color-string Project Color-string<1.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-29060?

    CVE-2021-29060 is a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability discovered in Color-String.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-29060?

    The severity of CVE-2021-29060 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2021-29060 affect Color-String?

    CVE-2021-29060 affects Color-String by causing a denial of service when a crafted invalid HWB string is provided and checked by the application.

  • How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-29060?

    A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29060 by sending a specially crafted string to cause a regular expression denial of service.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29060?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2021-29060 is available. It is recommended to update Color-String to a version beyond 1.5.5.

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