CVE-2021-36218: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in SKALE sgxwallet 1.58.3. sgxdispippsAESGCMEncrypt allows an out-of-bounds write, resulting in a segfault and compromised enclave. This issue describes a buffer overflow, which was resolved prior to v1.77.0 and not reproducible in latest sgxwallet v1.77.0

Affected Software

1 affected component
SKALE sgxwallet=1.58.3

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:26 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36218?

CVE-2021-36218 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a segmentation fault and compromising the enclave.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36218?

To fix CVE-2021-36218, upgrade to SKALE sgxwallet version 1.77.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-36218 affect?

CVE-2021-36218 affects SKALE sgxwallet version 1.58.3, which contains the buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36218?

CVE-2021-36218 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that leads to out-of-bounds write issues.

5

Can I reproduce CVE-2021-36218 in newer versions of sgxwallet?

No, CVE-2021-36218 is not reproducible in SKALE sgxwallet version 1.77.0 or later.

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