CVE-2021-27847: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Jul 15 2021(Updated: )
Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5 in the function vips_eye_point, eye.c#L83, and function vips_mask_point, mask.c#L85.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/vips | <=8.7.4-1+deb10u1 | 8.10.5-2 8.14.1-3+deb12u1 8.15.1-1 8.15.2-1 |
| ubuntu/vips | <8.4.5-1ubuntu0.1~ | 8.4.5-1ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/vips | <8.8.3-1 | 8.8.3-1 |
| ubuntu/vips | <8.2.2-1ubuntu0.1~ | 8.2.2-1ubuntu0.1~ |
| LibVIRT | =8.10.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/1236
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2021-27847
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/2fb81b8ed6a4a6b2385f3efbb0412f24f80163c4
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/65a259a0258b2036b168cdeff6e9db434471225a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-27847
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/2fb81b8ed6a4a6b2385f3efbb0412f24f80163c4 (v8.8.0-rc1)
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/65a259a0258b2036b168cdeff6e9db434471225a (v8.8.0-rc1)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6437-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-27847
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27847
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-27847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27847?
CVE-2021-27847 is a Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5.
How can the Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5 be exploited?
The Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5 can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27847?
The severity of CVE-2021-27847 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which versions of Libvips are affected by CVE-2021-27847?
Libvips 8.10.5 is affected by CVE-2021-27847.
How can I fix the Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5?
To fix the Division-By-Zero vulnerability in Libvips 8.10.5, it is recommended to update to a version that includes the fix, such as v8.8.0-rc1 or later.
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