CVE-2021-21961 Memory corruption in Sealevel

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in Sealevel SeaConnect 370W allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious network packet.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-21961?

CVE-2021-21961 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sealevel, published on 4 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the NBNS functionality of Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaConnect 370W v1.3.34. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sealevel Seaconnect 370w Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-21961 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-21961 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prrr-88p3-mjgq.

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