CVE-2021-3345: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 29, 2021
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Updated

gcrymdblockwrite in cipher/hash-common.c in Libgcrypt version 1.9.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow when the digest final function sets a large count value. It is recommended to upgrade to 1.9.1 or later.

Affected Software

2 affected components
gnupg Libgcrypt=1.9.0
Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management=12.0.0.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.9.1

Event History

Jan 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3345?

_gcry_md_block_write in cipher/hash-common.c in Libgcrypt version 1.9.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow when the digest final function sets a large count value.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3345?

The severity of CVE-2021-3345 is high (7.8).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3345?

Libgcrypt version 1.9.0 and Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management version 12.0.0.3.0 are affected by CVE-2021-3345.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3345?

It is recommended to upgrade to Libgcrypt version 1.9.1 or later to fix CVE-2021-3345.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3345?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-3345 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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