CVE-2021-44497: Use After Free

Published Apr 15, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in FIS GT.M through V7.0-000 (related to the YottaDB code base). Using crafted input, can cause the bounds of a for loop to be miscalculated, which leads to a use after free condition a pointer is pushed into previously free memory by the loop.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fisglobal Gt.m<=7.0-000

Event History

Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44497?

The severity of CVE-2021-44497 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution resulting from the use after free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-44497?

To fix CVE-2021-44497, upgrade to FIS GT.M version 7.0-002 or higher where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-44497?

CVE-2021-44497 affects FIS GT.M versions up to and including 7.0-000.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-44497?

CVE-2021-44497 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.

5

What exploitation techniques may be used with CVE-2021-44497?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-44497 may involve providing crafted input that miscalculates loop bounds.

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