CVE-2021-20237

An uncontrolled resource consumption (memory leak) flaw was found in ZeroMQ's src/xpub.cpp in versions before 4.3.3. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to send crafted PUB messages that consume excessive memory if the CURVE/ZAP authentication is disabled on the server, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:zeromq:libzmq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 05:46

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1921989 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1921989 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
References () https://github.com/zeromq/libzmq/security/advisories/GHSA-4p5v-h92w-6wxw - Patch, Third Party Advisory () https://github.com/zeromq/libzmq/security/advisories/GHSA-4p5v-h92w-6wxw - Patch, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2021-05-28 11:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 05:46


NVD link : CVE-2021-20237

Mitre link : CVE-2021-20237

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-20237


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Products Affected

zeromq

  • libzmq
CWE
CWE-400

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

CWE-401

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime