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CVE-2021-45429: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 04 2022(Updated: )

A Buffer Overflow vulnerablity exists in VirusTotal YARA git commit: 605b2edf07ed8eb9a2c61ba22eb2e7c362f47ba7 via yr_set_configuration in yara/libyara/libyara.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/yara<=4.0.5-1
4.2.3-4
4.5.2-1
VirusTotal<=4.1.3
VirusTotal>=4.2.0
IBM Security QRadar<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
<=4.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45429?

    CVE-2021-45429 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-45429?

    To fix CVE-2021-45429, update YARA to version 4.2.3-4 or 4.5.2-1 or any later versions.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-45429?

    CVE-2021-45429 affects VirusTotal YARA versions up to and including 4.1.3 and versions starting from 4.2.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45429?

    CVE-2021-45429 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2021-45429 lead to data leaks?

    CVE-2021-45429 does not explicitly indicate data leaks but can compromise service availability, resulting in denial of service.

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