CVE-2021-21908: Specially-crafted command line arguments can lead to arbitrary file deletion

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MEDIUM 6.5MITIGATE

CVE-2021-21908 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ic module firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Specially-crafted command line arguments can lead to arbitrary file deletion. The handle_delete function does not attempt to sanitize or otherwise validate the contents of the [file] parameter (passed to the function as argv[1]), allowing an authenticated attacker to supply directory traversal primitives and delete semi-arbitrary files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2021-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: garrett

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

garrett ic module firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-21908?

ic module firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-21908 being exploited?

CVE-2021-21908 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-21908 affect?

CVE-2021-21908 affects ic module firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Specially-crafted command line arguments can lead to arbitrary file deletion. The handle_delete function does not attempt to sanitize or otherwise validate the contents of the [file] parameter (passed to the function as argv[1]), allowing a

How urgent is CVE-2021-21908?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-21909 HIGH 8.1 MITIGATE Specially-crafted command line arguments can lead to arbitrary file deletion in the del .cnt|.log file delete

References

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