# CVE-2021-3403: In ytnef 1.9.3, the TNEFSubjectHandler function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (and potentially code ex

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-03-04 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a ytnef: all versions

## Description

In ytnef 1.9.3, the TNEFSubjectHandler function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (and potentially code execution) due to a double free which can be triggered via a crafted file.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a ytnef, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1926967
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/85

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