Cesanta MJS 2.20.0 src/mjs_gc.c gc_compact_strings denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Cesanta MJS 2.20.0. This affects the function gc_compact_strings of the file src/mjs_gc.c. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-46538. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cesanta MJS 2.20.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gc_compact_strings of the file src/mjs_gc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 01/28/2022 as 216. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-46538 since 01/24/2022. 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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Productinfo

Vendor

Cesanta

Name

Version

2.20.0

License

commercial

Website

Product: https://github.com/cesanta/mjs/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 216
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-46538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-46538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191809

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2022 09:58
Updated: 01/30/2022 09:26
Changes: 01/28/2022 09:58 (39), 01/30/2022 09:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103