7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-43316: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 24 2023(Updated: )

A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in upx, during the generic pointer 'p' points to an inaccessible address in func get_le64().

Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UPX<4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-43316?

    CVE-2021-43316 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability discovered in the UPX software.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43316?

    CVE-2021-43316 has a severity rating of high (7.5).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-43316?

    The UPX software version 4.0.0 and earlier is affected by CVE-2021-43316.

  • How does the vulnerability manifest in UPX?

    The vulnerability manifests as a heap-based buffer overflow when the 'p' pointer points to an inaccessible address in the function get_le64().

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-43316?

    At the moment, there is no fix available for CVE-2021-43316. Users are advised to follow the recommended mitigation measures.

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