CVE-2021-36512: High severity Synchro Bulletin Board System vulnerability
Published Oct 19, 2021
·Updated
An issue was discovered in function scanallsubs in src/sbbs3/scansubs.cpp in Synchronet BBS, which may allow attackers to view sensitive information due to an uninitialized value.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Synchro Bulletin Board System
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36512?
CVE-2021-36512 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-36512?
To fix CVE-2021-36512, update to the latest version of the Synchronet BBS software that addresses this issue.
3
What type of information may be exposed due to CVE-2021-36512?
CVE-2021-36512 may allow attackers to view sensitive information due to an uninitialized value.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36512?
CVE-2021-36512 affects the Synchronet Bulletin Board System.
5
What function is involved in CVE-2021-36512?
The vulnerability is related to the function scanallsubs in the scansubs.cpp file.