7.5
CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33645

First published: Tue Aug 09 2022(Updated: )

The th_read() function doesn’t free a variable t->th_buf.gnu_longlink after allocating memory, which may cause a memory leak.

Credit: securities@openeuler.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Libtar<1.2.21
openEuler=20.03-sp1
openEuler=20.03-sp3
openEuler=22.03
Fedora=35
Fedora=36
Fedora=37

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33645?

    CVE-2021-33645 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory leaks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33645?

    To fix CVE-2021-33645, update the affected software to a version that includes the patch for the memory leak.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-33645?

    CVE-2021-33645 affects multiple versions of libtar prior to 1.2.21 and specific versions of Huawei openEuler and Fedora.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-33645 have on the system?

    CVE-2021-33645 can cause memory leaks, potentially leading to degraded system performance or crashes over time.

  • Is CVE-2021-33645 a zero-day vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-33645 was not reported as a zero-day vulnerability but poses a risk if not patched in affected software.

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