VDB-190471 · CVE-2021-45782 · GCVE-0-2021-45782

GNU InetUtils 2.2.16-cf091 inetutils/src/tftp.c getcmd null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU InetUtils 2.2.16-cf091. The affected element is the function getcmd of the file inetutils/src/tftp.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-45782. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU InetUtils 2.2.16-cf091 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getcmd of the file inetutils/src/tftp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 01/15/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at lists.gnu.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-45782 since 12/27/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

InetUtils

Version

2.2.16-cf091

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

12/27/2021 🔍
01/15/2022 +19 days 🔍
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01/19/2022 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: lists.gnu.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-45782 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45782
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-190471

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2022 07:00
Updated: 01/19/2022 06:42
Changes: 01/15/2022 07:00 (38), 01/19/2022 06:42 (1)
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