CVE-2021-43618
CVE-2021-43618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gmplib Gmp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-190
- Affected product: Gmplib Gmp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library (GMP) through 6.2.1 has an mpz/inp_raw.c integer overflow and resultant buffer overflow via crafted input, leading to a segmentation fault on 32-bit platforms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-43618?
- GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library (GMP) through 6.2.1 has an mpz/inp_raw.c integer overflow and resultant buffer overflow via crafted input, leading to a segmentation fault on 32-bit platforms.
- How severe is CVE-2021-43618?
- CVE-2021-43618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-43618 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-43618?
- CVE-2021-43618 primarily affects Gmplib Gmp. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-43618?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-43618 published?
- CVE-2021-43618 was published on 2021-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/3
- https://bugs.debian.org/994405
- https://gmplib.org/list-archives/gmp-bugs/2021-September/005077.html
- https://gmplib.org/repo/gmp-6.2/rev/561a9c25298e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00001.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-13
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221111-0001/
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:gmplib:gmp:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h300s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h500s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h700s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h410s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h410c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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