CVE-2021-46461: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 14, 2022
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Updated

njs through 0.7.0, used in NGINX, was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds array access via njsvmcodetypeof in /src/njsvmcode.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nginx njs<=0.7.0

Event History

Feb 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:47 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-46461?

CVE-2021-46461 is a vulnerability in njs, a JavaScript/ECMAScript engine used by NGINX, that allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds array access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46461?

CVE-2021-46461 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-46461?

Nginx NJS versions up to and including 0.7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-46461.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-46461?

To fix CVE-2021-46461, upgrade to a version of Nginx NJS that is higher than 0.7.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46461?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-46461 at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/nginx/njs/commit/d457c9545e7e71ebb5c0479eb16b9d33175855e2), [link2](https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/450), [link3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0007/).

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