CVE-2021-32298 Memory corruption in n/a
A global buffer overflow in libiff allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-32298?
CVE-2021-32298 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in libiff through 20190123. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function IFF_errorId located in error.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32298?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libiff Project Libiff.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32298 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-2021-32298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5hm-7wh2-cc9c.