CVE-2020-29361: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 16, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in p11-kit 0.21.1 through 0.23.21. Multiple integer overflows have been discovered in the array allocations in the p11-kit library and the p11-kit list command, where overflow checks are missing before calling realloc or calloc.

Other sources

p11-glue p11-kit are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by multiple integer overflows when allocating memory for arrays of attributes and object identifiers. By sending a specially-crafted request using realloc or calloc function, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/p11-kit
0.23.15-2+deb10u10.23.22-10.24.1-20.25.0-5
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.2.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.0.0
P11-kit Project P11-kit>=0.21.1<=0.23.21
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Dec 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-29361?

CVE-2020-29361 is a vulnerability in p11-kit versions 0.21.1 through 0.23.21 that allows for denial of service through multiple integer overflows when allocating memory.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-29361?

CVE-2020-29361 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-29361?

p11-kit versions 0.21.1 through 0.23.21 are affected by CVE-2020-29361.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-29361?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-29361 by sending a specially-crafted request using realloc or calloc function.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2020-29361?

Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2020-29361 in versions 0.23.15-2+deb10u1, 0.23.22-1, 0.24.1-2, and 0.25.0-5 of p11-kit.

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