CVE-2021-21958 (GCVE-0-2021-21958)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-02-16 16:38 – Updated: 2025-04-15 19:10
VLAI?
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Hword HwordApp.dll functionality of Hancom Office 2020 11.0.0.2353. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Assigner
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- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
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