CVE-2021-33928: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 2, 2021
·Updated
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function poolinstallable in src/repo.h in libsolv before 0.7.17 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libsolv<0.7.17
0.7.17
openSUSE libsolv<=0.7.17
IBM Business Automation Insights<=25.0.0
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.0
Event History
Sep 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Description
Nov 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2021-33928?
CVE-2021-33928 is a vulnerability in Libsolv that could be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
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How severe is CVE-2021-33928?
CVE-2021-33928 has a severity value of 5.3, which is considered medium.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2021-33928?
CVE-2021-33928 affects the following software: Libsolv 0.7.17, IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 GA, IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4, and IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-33928 in Libsolv 0.7.17?
To fix CVE-2021-33928 in Libsolv 0.7.17, you should update to a version that includes the patch provided by the vendor.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-33928 in IBM QRadar SIEM?
To fix CVE-2021-33928 in IBM QRadar SIEM, you should apply the relevant patch provided by IBM.