CVE-2021-36512: High severity Synchro Bulletin Board System vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2021
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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

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
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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.

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