CVE-2021-44497
CWE-416Published: April 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in FIS GT.M through V7.0-000 (related to the YottaDB code base). Using crafted input, can cause the bounds of a for loop to be miscalculated, which leads to a use after free condition a pointer is pushed into previously free memory by the loop.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-44497 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 7.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-44497 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts