ID:7007 - Exploit for Integer overflow in cpio - CVE-2021-38185

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7007 - Exploit for Integer overflow in cpio - CVE-2021-38185

ID:7007 - Exploit for Integer overflow in cpio - CVE-2021-38185

Published: November 11, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55853
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38185
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
cpio

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the "ds_fgetstr" parameter in "dstring.c". A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.