SB2021110803 - Out-of-bounds write in Gerbv
Published: November 8, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021110803
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40391)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the drill format T-code tool number functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted drill file, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.