CVE-2021-28874 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in SerenityOS LibTextCode allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-28874?
CVE-2021-28874 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SerenityOS fixed as of c9f25bca048443e317f1994ba9b106f2386688c3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in LibTextCode through opening a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28874?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Serenityos Serenityos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28874?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28874 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-2021-28874 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28874 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m6mw-8fj4-7fh4.