msrc_cve-2021-28831
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2021-03-02 00:00
    Modified
2021-12-16 00:00
    Summary
decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault via malformed gzip data.
    Notes
Additional Resources
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    {
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        "text": "To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle",
        "title": "Additional Resources"
      },
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided \\\"as is\\\" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.",
        "title": "Disclaimer"
      }
    ],
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      "contact_details": "secure@microsoft.com",
      "name": "Microsoft Security Response Center",
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      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "CVE-2021-28831 decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault via malformed gzip data. - VEX",
        "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2021/msrc_cve-2021-28831.json"
      },
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        "url": "https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle"
      },
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        "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss"
      }
    ],
    "title": "decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault via malformed gzip data.",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z",
      "generator": {
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                  "product_id": "17086"
                }
              }
            ],
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            "name": "Azure Linux"
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          "name": "\u003ccbl2 busybox 1.32.0-2 as a component of CBL Mariner 2.0",
          "product_id": "17086-1"
        },
        "product_reference": "1",
        "relates_to_product_reference": "17086"
      },
      {
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        "full_product_name": {
          "name": "cbl2 busybox 1.32.0-2 as a component of CBL Mariner 2.0",
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  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2021-28831",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-755",
        "name": "Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "general",
          "text": "mitre",
          "title": "Assigning CNA"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "fixed": [
          "19074-17086"
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        "known_affected": [
          "17086-1"
        ]
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "category": "self",
          "summary": "CVE-2021-28831 decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault via malformed gzip data. - VEX",
          "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2021/msrc_cve-2021-28831.json"
        }
      ],
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "date": "2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
          "details": "1.32.0-2:Security Update:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-linux/tutorial-azure-linux-upgrade",
          "product_ids": [
            "17086-1"
          ],
          "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-linux/tutorial-azure-linux-upgrade"
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackVector": "NETWORK",
            "availabilityImpact": "HIGH",
            "baseScore": 7.5,
            "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
            "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
            "environmentalsScore": 0.0,
            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
            "scope": "UNCHANGED",
            "temporalScore": 7.5,
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "17086-1"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "title": "decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault via malformed gzip data."
    }
  ]
}
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