CVE-2021-38614 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Polipo proxy allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Range headers.
- 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-2021-38614?
CVE-2021-38614 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
Polipo through 1.1.1, when NDEBUG is used, allows a heap-based buffer overflow during parsing of a Range header. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38614?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Polipo Project Polipo.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38614?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38614 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-2021-38614 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38614 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-475r-cf2c-9qxh, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-38614.