CVE-2021-43666: High severity mbed tls vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2022
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Updated

A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in mbed TLS 3.0.0 and earlier in the mbedtlspkcs12derivation function when an input password's length is 0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Arm mbed TLS<=3.0.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Mar 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Denial of Service vulnerability in mbed TLS?

The vulnerability ID for this Denial of Service vulnerability in mbed TLS is CVE-2021-43666.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43666?

The severity of CVE-2021-43666 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-43666?

The affected software for CVE-2021-43666 includes mbed TLS 3.0.0 and earlier as well as Debian Linux 10.0.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-43666 vulnerability?

CVE-2021-43666 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in mbed TLS that occurs in the mbedtls_pkcs12_derivation function when an input password's length is 0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-43666 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2021-43666 vulnerability, it is recommended to update mbed TLS to version 3.0.1 or later.

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