CVE-2021-38714: Integer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/plib
1.8.5-8+deb10u11.8.5-8+deb11u11.8.5-14
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~
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/plib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.5-8+deb10u1Fixed in 1.8.5-8+deb11u1Fixed in 1.8.5-14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/plib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/plib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/plib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38714.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38714?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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