Main Vulnerability Database SB2022042569

SB2022042569 - IBM Cloud Private update for curl

Published: April 25, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022042569

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22945)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when sending data to an MQTT server. A remote attacker with ability to control libcurl input can trigger a double free error and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-security-vulnerabilities-affect-ibm-cloud-private-curl-cve-2021-22945/"
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-security-vulnerabilities-affect-ibm-cloud-private-curl-cve-2021-22945/</a>
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574493