CVE-2021-32490: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 26 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier. An out of bounds write in function DJVU::filter_bv() via crafted djvu file may lead to application crash and other consequences.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/djvulibre | 3.5.27.1-10+deb10u1 3.5.28-2 | |
| Djvulibre Project Djvulibre | <=3.5.28 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1943408
- https://sourceforge.net/p/djvu/djvulibre-git/ci/cd8b5c97b27a5c1dc83046498b6ca49ad20aa9b6/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-32490
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1943693
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-5032
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1943408
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1958171
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1958172
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32490?
CVE-2021-32490 is a vulnerability in djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier versions that allows for an out of bounds write via a crafted djvu file, leading to application crashes.
How severe is CVE-2021-32490?
CVE-2021-32490 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-32490?
The affected software includes djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier versions, Djvulibre Project Djvulibre, and Debian Linux versions 10.0 and 11.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-32490?
To fix CVE-2021-32490, you should update your djvulibre package to version 3.5.27.1-10+deb10u1 or version 3.5.28-2, depending on your system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32490?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-32490 in the following references: [1] Bugzilla, [2] SourceForge, [3] Debian Security Tracker.
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