CVE-2021-46516: Medium severity mjs vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2022
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Updated

Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a SEGV vulnerability via mjsstacksize at mjs/src/mjscore.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cesanta mJS=2.20.0

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-2021-46516?

The severity of CVE-2021-46516 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-46516?

To fix CVE-2021-46516, upgrade to a newer version of Cesanta MJS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes the CVE-2021-46516 vulnerability?

CVE-2021-46516 is caused by a SEGV vulnerability in the mjs_stack_size function in mjs/src/mjs_core.c.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-46516?

The risks associated with CVE-2021-46516 include potential Denial of Service attacks that may disrupt functionality.

5

Which version of Cesanta MJS is affected by CVE-2021-46516?

Cesanta MJS version 2.20.0 is affected by CVE-2021-46516.

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