OSV-2021-1348 Heap-buffer-overflow in MqttDecode_Disconnect
A heap buffer overflow in the MQTT disconnect packet decoder allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially 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-2021-1348?
OSV-2021-1348 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wolfmqtt, published on 22 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=39053
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
MqttDecode_Disconnect
MqttClient_DecodePacket
MqttClient_WaitType
Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1348?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including wolfmqtt.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wolfmqtt OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2021-1348?
No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1348 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-2021-1348 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1348 in the wild and no public exploit code.