PatchTheCVECVE-2021-32286: An issue was discovered in hcxtools through 6.1.6
CVE-2021-32286 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hcxtoold. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in hcxtools through 6.1.6. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function pcapngoptionwalk located in hcxpcapngtool.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2021-09-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-32286?
hcxtoold: upgrade to newer than 6.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-32286 being exploited?
CVE-2021-32286 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-2021-32286 affect?
CVE-2021-32286 affects hcxtoold. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in hcxtools through 6.1.6. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function pcapngoptionwalk located in hcxpcapngtool.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
How urgent is CVE-2021-32286?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference