OSV-2021-1188 Heap-buffer-overflow in MqttDecode_Publish

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the MQTT publish decoder allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-1188?

OSV-2021-1188 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wolfmqtt, published on 1 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=37866

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 4
Crash state:
MqttDecode_Publish
MqttClient_DecodePacket
MqttClient_HandlePacket

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1188?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including wolfmqtt.

PackageAffectedFixed in
wolfmqtt OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1188?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1188 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 OSV-2021-1188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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