CVE-2021-38439: GurumDDS Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Published May 5, 2022
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Updated

All versions of GurumDDS are vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow, which may cause a denial-of-service condition or remotely execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing Eclipse CycloneDDS<0.8.0
0.8.0
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing eProsima Fast DDS (#2269)<2.4.0
2.4.0
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing GurumNetworks GurumDDS
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing Object Computing, Inc. (OCI) OpenDDS<3.18.1
3.18.1
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Connext DDS Professional and Connext DDS Secure: Versions 4.2x to 6.1.0
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing RTI Connext DDS Micro>=3.0.0
Eclipse, eProsima, GurumNetworks, Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), Real-Time Innovations (RTI), TwinOaks Computing TwinOaks Computing CoreDX DDS<5.9.1
5.9.1
Gurum GurumDDS

Remediation

Information

Users should contact GurumNetworks for assistance. contact@gurum.cc

Event History

May 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38439?

CVE-2021-38439 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial-of-service conditions or allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38439?

To address CVE-2021-38439, upgrade vulnerable products to the recommended versions listed by the vendors.

3

What types of products are affected by CVE-2021-38439?

CVE-2021-38439 affects multiple products including GurumDDS, Eclipse CycloneDDS, eProsima Fast DDS, and several versions of RTI Connext DDS.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-38439?

The impact of CVE-2021-38439 includes a possible denial-of-service attack or remote execution of arbitrary code resulting from a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Which versions are safe from CVE-2021-38439?

Versions of affected products that are equal to or later than the specified remedial versions are safe from CVE-2021-38439.

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