Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-45943 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
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Gentoo Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system sci-libs/gdal Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Gentoo |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU67710
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45943
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the PCIDSK::CPCIDSKFile::ReadFromFile() function in frmts/pcidsk/sdk/segment/cpcidskbinarysegment.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
sci-libs/gdal to version: 3.4.1
Gentoo Linux: All versions
sci-libs/gdal: before 3.4.1
External linkshttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-15
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.