CVE-2021-38445

OCI OpenDDS Secure Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency

Description

OCI OpenDDS versions prior to 3.18.1 do not handle a length parameter consistent with the actual length of the associated data, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • OCI recommends users update to version 3.18.1 of OpenDDS or later.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: OCI OpenDDS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-02 third party advisory us government resource
https://opendds.org/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38445?
CVE-2021-38445 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38445?
To fix CVE-2021-38445: OCI recommends users update to version 3.18.1 of OpenDDS or later.
Is CVE-2021-38445 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38445 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38445?
CVE-2021-38445 affects OCI OpenDDS.
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