CVE-2021-44486 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Apr 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a function pointer manipulation flaw in YottaDB to achieve arbitrary code execution via crafted input.

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-2021-44486?

CVE-2021-44486 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in YottaDB through r1.32 and V7.0-000. Using crafted input, attackers can manipulate the value of a function pointer used in op_write in sr_port/op_write.c in order to gain control of the flow of execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44486?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Fisglobal Gt.m, Yottadb Yottadb.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44486 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-2021-44486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-62h3-49c4-7h4w.