Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 3, 2022· Updated Apr 16, 2025
uClibc-ng Integer Overflow or Wraparound
CVE-2021-27419
Description
uClibc-ng versions prior to 1.0.37 are vulnerable to integer wrap-around in functions malloc-simple. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavior such as a crash or a remote code injection/execution.
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References
2- downloads.uclibc-ng.org/releases/mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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