CVE-2021-36531
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36531 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ngiflib 0.4 has a heap overflow in GetByte() at ngiflib.c:70 in NGIFLIB_NO_FILE mode, GetByte() reads memory buffer without checking the boundary.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ngiflib 0.4 has a heap overflow in GetByte() at ngiflib.c:70 in NGIFLIB_NO_FILE mode, GetByte() reads memory buffer without checking the boundary.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Miniupnp Project | Ngiflib | 0.4 |
References
- https://github.com/miniupnp/ngiflib/issues/18Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/miniupnp/ngiflib/issues/18Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36531?
ngiflib 0.4 has a heap overflow in GetByte() at ngiflib.c:70 in NGIFLIB_NO_FILE mode, GetByte() reads memory buffer without checking the boundary.
How severe is CVE-2021-36531?
CVE-2021-36531 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36531?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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