CVE-2021-44964: Use After Free

Published Mar 14, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in garbage collector and finalizer of lgc.c in Lua interpreter 5.4.0~5.4.3 allows attackers to perform Sandbox Escape via a crafted script file.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Lua Lua>=5.4.0<=5.4.3
Microsoft azl3 ntopng 5.2.1-5
Microsoft cbl2 ntopng 5.2.1-3
Microsoft cbl2 memcached 1.6.22-2
Microsoft cbl2 lua 5.4.4-1

Event History

Mar 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Description
Mar 21, 2022
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44964?

CVE-2021-44964 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to perform Sandbox Escape via a crafted script file in Lua interpreter versions 5.4.0 to 5.4.3.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44964?

The severity of CVE-2021-44964 is medium, with a severity value of 6.3.

3

How does CVE-2021-44964 impact Lua interpreter?

CVE-2021-44964 impacts Lua interpreter by allowing attackers to perform a Sandbox Escape through a use-after-free vulnerability in the garbage collector and finalizer of lgc.c.

4

Which versions of Lua interpreter are affected by CVE-2021-44964?

Lua interpreter versions 5.4.0 to 5.4.3 are affected by CVE-2021-44964.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Lua interpreter?

To mitigate the vulnerability in Lua interpreter, update to a version beyond 5.4.3 and apply any patches or fixes provided by the Lua project.

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