OSV-2021-1361 Heap-buffer-overflow in MqttClient_DecodePacket

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the MQTT client library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted packets.

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-2021-1361?

OSV-2021-1361 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wolfmqtt, published on 23 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=39103

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
MqttClient_DecodePacket
MqttClient_WaitType
MqttClient_Subscribe

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1361?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
wolfmqtt OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1361?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1361 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-2021-1361 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1361 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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