CVE-2021-36082 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in ntop nDPI allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted network packets.

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
Available

What is CVE-2021-36082?

CVE-2021-36082 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jul 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

ntop nDPI 3.4 has a stack-based buffer overflow in processClientServerHello.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ntop Ndpi.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36082?

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-2021-36082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36082, GHSA-m94w-7cmq-758f.

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