CVE-2021-30354: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 contains an Integer Overflow that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function CJBig2Image::expand() and results in a memory corruption that leads to code execution when parsing a crafted PDF book.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Amazon Kindle Firmware<=5.13.4
Amazon Kindle

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30354.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30354?

The severity of CVE-2021-30354 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.6.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30354?

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 is affected by CVE-2021-30354.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-30354?

CVE-2021-30354 is an Integer Overflow vulnerability in Amazon Kindle e-reader that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow and allows for memory corruption and code execution when parsing a crafted PDF book.

5

Is the Amazon Kindle device itself vulnerable?

No, the Amazon Kindle device itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-30354.

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