CVE-2021-37232

A stack overflow vulnerability occurs in Atomicparsley 20210124.204813.840499f through APar_read64() in src/util.cpp due to the lack of buffer size of…

published August 4, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow is hiding in Atomicparsley 20210124.204813.840499f! An insufficient buffer size in APar_read64() could lead to some serious headaches. 🔧 Think of it like trying to stuff too many clothes into a suitcase that’s already full. The seams might burst, and everything spills out all over the place — just like this vulnerability can overflow the stack if too much data is read! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior or crashes in the application, effectively throwing a wrench into your processing pipeline. While it hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the potential is there for chaos if an attacker were to take advantage!

Put simply

Think of it like trying to stuff too many clothes into a suitcase that’s already full. The seams might burst, and everything spills out all over the place — just like this vulnerability can overflow the stack if too much data is read! This stack overflow vulnerability occurs due to a lack of buffer size checks in the APar_read64() function within the Atomicparsley utility. When more bytes are read into the uint32_buffer than it can handle, it causes an overflow, which can compromise the application's stability.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior or crashes in the application, effectively throwing a wrench into your processing pipeline. While it hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the potential is there for chaos if an attacker were to take advantage! To mitigate this risk, update Atomicparsley to a version that addresses this stack overflow issue. Additionally, ensure that proper buffer size checks are implemented in any custom modifications you might have made. Regular code reviews can help catch similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be one step closer to securing your environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02155 · 82.0th percentile
Published
2021-08-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 00:00Z
    A stack overflow vulnerability occurs in Atomicparsley 20210124.204813.840499f through APar_read64() in src/util.cpp due to the lack of buffer size of…
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