CVE-2021-38172: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 5, 2022
·Updated
perM 0.4.0 has a Buffer Overflow related to strncpy. (Debian initially fixed this in 0.4.0-7.)
Affected Software
1 affected component
Debian perM=0.4.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38172?
CVE-2021-38172 has a medium severity due to the potential for a buffer overflow vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38172?
To fix CVE-2021-38172, upgrade to a patched version of perM, specifically version 0.4.0-7 or later.
3
Which versions of perM are affected by CVE-2021-38172?
CVE-2021-38172 affects version 0.4.0 of perM.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38172?
CVE-2021-38172 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-38172?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-38172 include system crashes and the execution of arbitrary code.