CVE-2021-29507

What it is

GENIVI Diagnostic Log and Trace (DLT) provides a log and trace interface. In versions of GENIVI DLT between 2.10.0 and 2.18.6, a configuration file containing the special characters could cause a vulnerable component to crash. All the applications which are using the configuration file could fail to generate their dlt logs in system. As of time of publication, no patch exists. As a workaround, one may check the integrity of information in configuration file manually.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-05-28 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.7 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-05-28 21:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:47 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Genivi Diagnostic Log And Trace ≤ 2.18.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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