Vulnerability identifier: #VU50794

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27211

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
steghide
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: steghide.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to using a certain 32-bit seed value. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

steghide: 0.5.1

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External links
http://github.com/b4shfire/stegcrack
http://github.com/StefanoDeVuono/steghide
http://sourceforge.net/projects/steghide/files/steghide/0.5.1/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.