CVE-2021-38592 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Wasm3 version 0.5.0, specifically within the op_Const64 function. This flaw carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a high severity due to its network-exploitable nature with low attack complexity and potential for high availability impact. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, organizations using Wasm3 0.5.0 should update to mitigate this risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wasm3_project:wasm3:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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