7.5
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45985

First published: Mon Apr 10 2023(Updated: )

In Lua 5.4.3, an erroneous finalizer called during a tail call leads to a heap-based buffer over-read.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lua Lua=5.4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-45985?

    CVE-2021-45985 is a vulnerability in Lua 5.4.3 that causes an erroneous finalizer to be called during a tail call, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45985?

    The severity of CVE-2021-45985 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2021-45985 impact Lua 5.4.3?

    CVE-2021-45985 can cause a heap-based buffer over-read in Lua 5.4.3 due to an erroneous finalizer called during a tail call.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-45985?

    To fix CVE-2021-45985, update Lua to version 5.4.4 or later, which includes a patch for the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45985?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-45985 on the Lua mailing list, Lua GitHub repository, and Lua bug tracker.

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