SB2021082325 - Anolis OS update for compat-exiv2-026 (Anolis OS 8.2)
Published: August 23, 2021 Updated: March 28, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021082325
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31291)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2. A remote attacker can use crafted metadata to 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.