Integer overflow in Safestring library - CVE-2021-33106

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU58100

Integer overflow in Safestring library - CVE-2021-33106

Published: November 10, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58100
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33106
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Safestring library
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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