CVE-2021-28902: High severity cesnet vulnerability

Published May 20, 2021
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Updated

In function readyincontainer() in libyang <= v1.0.225, it doesn't check whether the value of retval->ext[r] is NULL. In some cases, it can be NULL, which leads to the operation of retval->ext[r]->flags that results in a crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CESNET libyang<=1.0.225

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28902?

CVE-2021-28902 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to potential crashes in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28902?

To fix CVE-2021-28902, update your libyang library to version 1.0.226 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-28902?

CVE-2021-28902 affects libyang versions up to and including 1.0.225.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-28902?

Exploiting CVE-2021-28902 can lead to application crashes potentially causing denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28902?

Currently, there is no established workaround for CVE-2021-28902, updating the software is the recommended approach.

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