CVE-2021-43519: Medium severity lua lpeg vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2021
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Updated

Stack overflow in luaresume of ldo.c in Lua Interpreter 5.1.0~5.4.4 allows attackers to perform a Denial of Service via a crafted script file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Lua LPeg>=5.1.0<5.3.5
Lua LPeg>=5.4.0<5.4.4
fedoraproject fedora=35

Event History

Nov 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43519?

CVE-2021-43519 is a vulnerability in the Lua Interpreter that allows attackers to perform a Denial of Service through a crafted script file.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-43519?

The Lua Interpreter versions 5.1.0 to 5.3.5, and 5.4.0 to 5.4.4, as well as Fedora 35, are affected by CVE-2021-43519.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43519?

CVE-2021-43519 has a severity level of 5.5, which is classified as medium.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-43519?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-43519 by utilizing a crafted script file to cause a stack overflow in the lua_resume function, leading to a Denial of Service.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-43519?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-43519 at the following references: http://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2021-10/msg00123.html, http://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2021-11/msg00015.html, https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C7XHFYHGSZKL53VCLSJSAJ6VMFGAIXKO/

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