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 Software | Affected Version | How 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/p/plib/bugs/55/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00000.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U5SML6W6Z2B6THT76VPUKUFYQJABODFU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OTVSAKNCEYVMVAURQSB5GNA2MWL4XDPH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7HT3BKNAXLDY246UPUNRSBPGGVANRDOU/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2021-38714
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7HT3BKNAXLDY246UPUNRSBPGGVANRDOU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OTVSAKNCEYVMVAURQSB5GNA2MWL4XDPH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U5SML6W6Z2B6THT76VPUKUFYQJABODFU/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38714
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-38714
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6353-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38714
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-38714
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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