CVE-2021-45941: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2021
·Updated
libbpf 0.6.0 and 0.6.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow (8 bytes) in bpfobjectopen (called from bpfobjectopenmem and bpf-object-fuzzer.c).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libbpf Project Libbpf=0.6.0
Libbpf Project Libbpf=0.6.1
Event History
Dec 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Description
Jan 1, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45941?
The severity of CVE-2021-45941 is considered critical due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45941?
To fix CVE-2021-45941, upgrade libbpf to version 0.6.2 or later.
3
What versions of libbpf are affected by CVE-2021-45941?
CVE-2021-45941 affects libbpf versions 0.6.0 and 0.6.1.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45941?
CVE-2021-45941 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2021-45941 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-45941 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable application is exposed.