CVE-2021-46509: High severity mjs vulnerability
Published Jan 27, 2022
·Updated
Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via snquote at mjs/src/mjsjson.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cesanta mJS=2.20.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What versions of MJS are affected by CVE-2021-46509?
CVE-2021-46509 specifically affects Cesanta MJS version 2.20.0.
4
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.
5
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.