CVE-2021-44568: Two heap-overflow vulnerabilities exist in openSUSE/libsolv libsolv through 13 Dec 2020 in the decisionmap var

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-44568?

libsolv: upgrade to 0.7.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-44568 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44568 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-44568 affect?

CVE-2021-44568 affects libsolv. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Two heap-overflow vulnerabilities exist in openSUSE/libsolv libsolv through 13 Dec 2020 in the decisionmap variable via the resolve_dependencies function at src/solver.c (line 1940 & line 1995), which could cause a remote Denial of Service.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-44568?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-44568 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libsolv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Two heap-overflow vulnerabilities exist in openSUSE/libsolv libsolv through 13 Dec 2020 in the decisionmap variable via the resolve_dependencies function at src/solver.c (line 1940 & line 1995), which could cause a remote Denial of Service.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opensuse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensuse libsolv UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.17

Fixed in: 0.7.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libsolv || rpm -q libsolv || libsolv --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libsolv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libsolv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-44568?

libsolv: upgrade to 0.7.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-44568 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44568 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-2021-44568 affect?

CVE-2021-44568 affects libsolv. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Two heap-overflow vulnerabilities exist in openSUSE/libsolv libsolv through 13 Dec 2020 in the decisionmap variable via the resolve_dependencies function at src/solver.c (line 1940 & line 1995), which could cause a remote Denial of Service.

How urgent is CVE-2021-44568?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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