#VU61605 NULL pointer dereference in Numpy


Published: 2022-03-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61605

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41495

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Numpy
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Numpy

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in numpy.sort in NumPy. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Numpy: 0.2.0 - with_maskna


External links
http://github.com/numpy/numpy/issues/19038


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.


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