CVE-2021-41193: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String in wire-avs

Published Mar 1, 2022
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Updated

wire-avs is the audio visual signaling (AVS) component of Wire, an open-source messenger. A remote format string vulnerability in versions prior to 7.1.12 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. The issue has been fixed in wire-avs 7.1.12. There are currently no known workarounds.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wire Wire-audio Video Signaling<7.1.12

Event History

Mar 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41193?

CVE-2021-41193 is a remote format string vulnerability in wire-avs, the audio visual signaling (AVS) component of Wire, an open-source messenger.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41193?

CVE-2021-41193 has a severity level of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2021-41193 impact Wire?

CVE-2021-41193 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code in Wire versions prior to 7.1.12.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-41193?

To fix CVE-2021-41193, update wire-avs to version 7.1.12 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41193?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41193 in the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/wireapp/wire-avs/commit/40d373ede795443ae6f2f756e9fb1f4f4ae90bbe), [GitHub Security Advisories](https://github.com/wireapp/wire-avs/security/advisories/GHSA-2j6v-xpf3-xvrv).

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