CVE-2021-46225: A buffer overflow in the GmfOpenMesh() function of libMeshb v7.61 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Servic

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-46225 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libmeshb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow in the GmfOpenMesh() function of libMeshb v7.61 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MESH file.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2022-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libmeshb project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-12 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmeshb project libmeshb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.61

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.61

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libmeshb sudo apt install libmeshb=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.61> sudo apt-mark hold libmeshb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libmeshb sudo dnf downgrade libmeshb-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.61> sudo dnf versionlock add libmeshb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2021-46225?

libmeshb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-46225 being exploited?

CVE-2021-46225 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-2021-46225 affect?

CVE-2021-46225 affects libmeshb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A buffer overflow in the GmfOpenMesh() function of libMeshb v7.61 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MESH file.

How urgent is CVE-2021-46225?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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