MEDIUM
CVE-2021-34261
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue in USBH_ParseCfgDesc() of STMicroelectronics STM32Cube Middleware v1.8.0 and below causes a denial of service due to the system hanging when trying to set a remote wake-up feature.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-34261 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
st2 product(s)
stm32cube middlewarestm32h7b3
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/STM32CubeH7/issues/78Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/STM32CubeH7/issues/78Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-34261
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 22, 2021
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-34261 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.