CVE-2021-3939

Free of static data in accountsservice

Description

Ubuntu-specific modifications to accountsservice (in patch file debian/patches/0010-set-language.patch) caused the fallback_locale variable, pointing to static storage, to be freed, in the user_change_language_authorized_cb function. This is reachable via the SetLanguage dbus function. This is fixed in versions 0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5, 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3, 0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: Ubuntu accountsservice
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3939?
CVE-2021-3939 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3939?
To fix CVE-2021-3939, 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-2021-3939 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-3939 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-2021-3939?
CVE-2021-3939 affects Ubuntu accountsservice.
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