Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-45417 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
AIDE Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
Vendor | AIDE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU59952
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45417
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in src/base64.h. A local user can use specially crafted file metadata, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAIDE: 0.13 - 0.17.3
External linkshttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3
http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5051
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.