CVE-2021-39131

Public Exploit
Improper Handling of Unexpected Data Type in ced

Description

ced detects character encoding using Google’s compact_enc_det library. In ced v0.1.0, passing data types other than `Buffer` causes the Node.js process to crash. The problem has been patched in ced v1.0.0. As a workaround, before passing an argument to ced, verify it’s a `Buffer` using `Buffer.isBuffer(obj)`.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: sonicdoe ced
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/sonicdoe/ced/security/advisories/GHSA-27wq-qx3q-fxm9 exploit third party advisory patch
https://github.com/sonicdoe/ced/commit/a4d9f10b6bf1cd468d1a5b9a283cdf437f8bb7b3 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/sonicdoe/ced/releases/tag/v1.0.0 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39131?
CVE-2021-39131 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39131?
To fix CVE-2021-39131, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-39131 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-39131 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2021-39131?
CVE-2021-39131 affects sonicdoe ced.
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