CVE-2021-31598: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Apr 24 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in libezxml.a in ezXML 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode() performs incorrect memory handling while parsing crafted XML files, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ezxml Project Ezxml | =0.8.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-31598.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31598?
CVE-2021-31598 has a severity of high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-31598?
The software affected by CVE-2021-31598 includes ezXML 0.8.6 and Debian Linux 9.0.
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2021-31598?
CVE-2021-31598 has CWE IDs 119 and 787.
How can I fix CVE-2021-31598?
To fix CVE-2021-31598, it is recommended to update to a patched version of ezXML or apply the necessary security updates for Debian Linux.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/ezxml project
- canonical/ezxml project ezxml
- version/ezxml project ezxml/0.8.6
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/9.0