critical
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CVE-2021-38714: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Plib Project Plib<=1.8.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux=7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
ubuntu/plib<1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~
1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~
ubuntu/plib<1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1
1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1
ubuntu/plib<1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~
1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~
debian/plib
1.8.5-8+deb10u1
1.8.5-8+deb11u1
1.8.5-14
<=1.8.5
=9.0
=7.0
=34
=35
=36
=37

Remedy

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7HT3BKNAXLDY246UPUNRSBPGGVANRDOU/

Remedy

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OTVSAKNCEYVMVAURQSB5GNA2MWL4XDPH/

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38714.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38714?

    The severity of CVE-2021-38714 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How does CVE-2021-38714 occur?

    CVE-2021-38714 occurs due to an integer overflow vulnerability in the ssgLoadTGA() function in the src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file of Plib.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38714?

    Versions 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~, 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1, 1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~, 1.8.5-8+deb10u1, 1.8.5-8+deb11u1, and 1.8.5-14 of Plib are affected by CVE-2021-38714.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-38714?

    To fix CVE-2021-38714, update Plib to versions 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~ (for Ubuntu 18.04), 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1 (for Ubuntu 20.04), 1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~ (for Ubuntu Xenial), 1.8.5-8+deb10u1 or 1.8.5-8+deb11u1 (for Debian), or 1.8.5-14 (for Debian).

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