CVE-2021-32286 Memory corruption in n/a
A global buffer overflow in hcxtools allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pcapng 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
- Available
What is CVE-2021-32286?
CVE-2021-32286 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 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
An issue was discovered in hcxtools through 6.1.6. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function pcapngoptionwalk located in hcxpcapngtool.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hcxtools Project Hcxtoold.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32286?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-32286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32286 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-32286, GHSA-3p4h-535g-5qjf, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-32286.