CVE-2021-36530 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap overflow in ngiflib allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service when parsing GIF files in no-file mode.
- 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-2021-36530?
CVE-2021-36530 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 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
ngiflib 0.4 has a heap overflow in GetByteStr() at ngiflib.c:108 in NGIFLIB_NO_FILE mode, GetByteStr() copy memory buffer without checking the boundary.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36530?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Miniupnp Project Ngiflib.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36530?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36530 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-2021-36530 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36530 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fw32-wp52-fv39.