CVE-2021-36489: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 3, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Allegro through 5.2.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted PCX/TGA/BMP files to allegroimage addon.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Liballeg Allegro<=5.2.6

Event History

Feb 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36489?

CVE-2021-36489 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Allegro through version 5.2.6.

2

How does CVE-2021-36489 affect Allegro?

CVE-2021-36489 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting the vulnerability in the allegro_image addon when processing crafted PCX/TGA/BMP files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36489?

CVE-2021-36489 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 6.5 out of 10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-36489?

To mitigate CVE-2021-36489, users should update Liballeg Allegro to version 5.2.7 or later, as this vulnerability has been addressed in version 5.2.7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36489?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-36489 on the GitHub issue page at: [https://github.com/liballeg/allegro5/issues/1251](https://github.com/liballeg/allegro5/issues/1251)

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