CVE-2021-38592 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in Wasm3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted WebAssembly modules.

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-2021-38592?

CVE-2021-38592 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wasm3 0.5.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow in op_Const64 (called from EvaluateExpression and m3_LoadModule).

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38592?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wasm3 Project Wasm3.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38592?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38592 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-2021-38592 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38592 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w873-jf59-8229.

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