CVE-2021-42781: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 21, 2021
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow issues were found in Opensc before version 0.22.0 in pkcs15-oberthur.c that could potentially crash programs using the library.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/opensc<0.22.0
0.22.0
Opensc Project Opensc<0.22.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0

Event History

Apr 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-42781.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-42781?

The severity level of CVE-2021-42781 is 5.3 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42781?

Versions before 0.22.0 of Opensc, Fedora 33, and Redhat Enterprise Linux 7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-42781.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-42781?

CVE-2021-42781 is a heap buffer overflow issue in Opensc that could potentially crash programs using the library.

5

How do I fix the CVE-2021-42781 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-42781 vulnerability, you should update to version 0.22.0 of Opensc.

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