GNU Libtasn1 before 4.19.0 ETYPE_OK off-by-one buffer in asn1_encode_simple_der
CVE-2021-46848 Published on October 24, 2022

GNU Libtasn1 before 4.19.0 has an ETYPE_OK off-by-one array size check that affects asn1_encode_simple_der.

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Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2021-46848 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and a high impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is an off-by-five Vulnerability?

A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value.

CVE-2021-46848 has been classified to as an off-by-five vulnerability or weakness.


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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.38%
Percentile
58.70%

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