OSV-2021-1612 Heap-buffer-overflow in MqttDecode_Props
A heap buffer overflow in the MQTT packet decoder allows remote attackers to cause a 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-2021-1612?
OSV-2021-1612 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wolfmqtt, published on 24 Nov 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=41291
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
MqttDecode_Props
MqttDecode_Disconnect
MqttClient_DecodePacket
Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1612?
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-2021-1612?
No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1612 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-2021-1612 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1612 in the wild and no public exploit code.