OSV-2021-857 Heap-buffer-overflow in mk_string_copy_substr

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in Mongoose web server allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted requests.

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-2021-857?

OSV-2021-857 is a memory corruption vulnerability in fluent-bit, published on 14 Jun 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=35202

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ {*}
Crash state:
mk_string_copy_substr
mk_rconf_meta_add
mk_rconf_read

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-857?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including fluent-bit.

PackageAffectedFixed in
fluent-bit OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-857?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-857 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-2021-857 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-857 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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