Remote code execution in libebml



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-3405
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 libebml
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor www.matroska.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU51742

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3405

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in EbmlString::ReadData and EbmlUnicodeString::ReadData in libebml. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libebml: 1.4.0 - 1.4.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/Matroska-Org/libebml/issues/74
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JNHQI6MDOECJ2HT5GCLEX2DMJFEOWPW7/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UHIIMWZKHHELFF4NRDMOOCS3HKK3K4DF/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YY7R2JZRO5I6WS62KTJFTZGKYELVFTVB/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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