CVE-2021-46901 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in the CETIC-6LBR web server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a long URL request.

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-2021-46901?

CVE-2021-46901 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

examples/6lbr/apps/6lbr-webserver/httpd.c in CETIC-6LBR (aka 6lbr) 1.5.0 has a strcat stack-based buffer overflow via a request for a long URL over a 6LoWPAN network.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46901?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cetic Cetic-6lbr.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46901?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46901 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-2021-46901 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46901 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh37-43rq-667r.

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