CVE-2021-40425
First published: Thu Apr 14 2022(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the IOCTL GetProcessCommand and B_03 of Webroot Secure Anywhere 21.4. A specially-crafted executable can lead to denial of service. An attacker can issue an ioctl to trigger this vulnerability. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the IOCTL GetProcessCommand and B_03 of Webroot Secure Anywhere 21.4. An IOCTL_B03 request with specific invalid data causes a similar issue in the device driver WRCore_x64. An attacker can issue an ioctl to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webroot SecureAnywhere | =21.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40425?
The severity of CVE-2021-40425 is high with a severity value of 6.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-40425?
Webroot SecureAnywhere version 21.4 is affected by CVE-2021-40425.
How can CVE-2021-40425 be exploited?
An attacker can issue an ioctl to trigger the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in CVE-2021-40425.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-40425?
CVE-2021-40425 can lead to denial of service by causing an out-of-bounds read.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40425?
More information about CVE-2021-40425 can be found at the following link: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1433
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