7.8
CWE
674
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-46509

First published: Thu Jan 27 2022(Updated: )

Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via snquote at mjs/src/mjs_json.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MJS=2.20.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-46509?

    CVE-2021-46509 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a stack overflow, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-46509?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-46509, users should upgrade Cesanta MJS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of MJS are affected by CVE-2021-46509?

    CVE-2021-46509 specifically affects Cesanta MJS version 2.20.0.

  • Does CVE-2021-46509 affect other versions of MJS?

    CVE-2021-46509 has been reported to specifically affect version 2.20.0 and may not apply to earlier versions.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-46509 on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2021-46509 on system security includes the possibility of remote code execution, leading to potential system compromise.

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