CVE-2021-38439 GurumDDS Heap-based Buffer Overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow in GurumDDS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38439?
CVE-2021-38439 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in GurumNetworks GurumDDS, published on 5 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of GurumDDS are vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow, which may cause a denial-of-service condition or remotely execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38439?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gurum Gurumdds.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38439?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38439 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-2021-38439 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38439 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in GurumNetworks GurumDDS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8fv-j97f-qw8r.