CVE-2021-43299
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.48%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43299 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack overflow in PJSUA API when calling pjsua_player_create. An attacker-controlled 'filename' argument may cause a buffer overflow since it is copied to a fixed-size stack buffer without any size validation.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack overflow in PJSUA API when calling pjsua_player_create. An attacker-controlled 'filename' argument may cause a buffer overflow since it is copied to a fixed-size stack buffer without any size validation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Teluu | Pjsip | <= 2.11.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/security/advisories/GHSA-qcvw-h34v-c7r9Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5285Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/security/advisories/GHSA-qcvw-h34v-c7r9Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5285Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43299?
Stack overflow in PJSUA API when calling pjsua_player_create. An attacker-controlled 'filename' argument may cause a buffer overflow since it is copied to a fixed-size stack buffer without any size validation.
How severe is CVE-2021-43299?
CVE-2021-43299 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43299?
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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