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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

CVE-2021-29220

High
7.2/10

Summary

Multiple buffer overflow security vulnerabilities have been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack version(s): Prior to 2.12. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by a highly privileged user to remotely execute code that could lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-120 - Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

The program copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow.

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