CVE-2021-38473 AUVESY Versiondog

High 8.0 Published 22 Oct 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can trigger a stack overflow via improper argument control, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service in AUVESY Versiondog.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-38473?

CVE-2021-38473 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in AUVESY Versiondog, published on 22 Oct 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The affected product’s code base doesn’t properly control arguments for specific functions, which could lead to a stack overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Auvesy Versiondog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38473 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-2021-38473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-55f8-868v-fcp6.