CVE-2021-41736 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Mar 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A heap-buffer overflow in the Faust audio library allows 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-2021-41736?

CVE-2021-41736 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Faust v2.35.0 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function realPropagate() at propagate.cpp.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41736?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Grame Faust.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41736?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41736 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-2021-41736 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41736 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-41736, GHSA-xrj2-8v34-f8cx, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-41736.