VDB-191833 · CVE-2021-46517 · ID 184

Cesanta MJS 2.20.0 src/mjs_exec.c mjs_stack_size assertion

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A vulnerability was found in Cesanta MJS 2.20.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function mjs_stack_size of the file src/mjs_exec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-617. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is an Assertion `mjs_stack_size(&mjs->scopes) > 0' failed at src/mjs_exec.c in Cesanta MJS v2.20.0.

The weakness was presented 01/28/2022 as 184. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-46517 since 01/24/2022. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-617
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Partially

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01/24/2022 CVE reserved
01/28/2022 +4 days Advisory disclosed
01/28/2022 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/30/2022 +2 days VulDB last update

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Advisory: 184
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-46517 (🔒)

Entryinfoedit

Created: 01/28/2022 10:34 AM
Updated: 01/30/2022 11:59 AM
Changes: (1) source_cve_nvd_summary
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