7.8
HIGH
CVE-2021-35331
Tcl Format String Vulnerability (Code Execution)
Description

In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crafted file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding

INFO

Published Date :

July 5, 2021, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 4, 2024, 1:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-35331 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Tcl tcl
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-35331.

URL Resource
https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/28ef6c0c741408a2 Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/bad6cc213dfe8280 Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/tcltk/tcl/commit/4705dbdde2f32ff90420765cd93e7ac71d81a222 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://sqlite.org/forum/info/7dcd751996c93ec9 Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-35331 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 04, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Tag MITRE disputed
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crafted file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding. In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crafted file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 20, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 30, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crated file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding. ** DISPUTED ** In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crafted file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 10, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/28ef6c0c741408a2 No Types Assigned https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/28ef6c0c741408a2 Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/bad6cc213dfe8280 No Types Assigned https://core.tcl-lang.org/tcl/info/bad6cc213dfe8280 Exploit, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/tcltk/tcl/commit/4705dbdde2f32ff90420765cd93e7ac71d81a222 No Types Assigned https://github.com/tcltk/tcl/commit/4705dbdde2f32ff90420765cd93e7ac71d81a222 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://sqlite.org/forum/info/7dcd751996c93ec9 No Types Assigned https://sqlite.org/forum/info/7dcd751996c93ec9 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-134
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tcl:tcl:8.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 05, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crated file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding. ** DISPUTED ** In Tcl 8.6.11, a format string vulnerability in nmakehlp.c might allow code execution via a crated file. NOTE: multiple third parties dispute the significance of this finding.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.50 }} 0.09%

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0.76820

percentile

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