CVE-2021-3345
libgcrypt: Heap buffer overflow in the block buffer management code
Severity
CriticalRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 29, 2021
Updated · June 27, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libgcrypt. A heap-based buffer overflow in the block buffer management code may lead to memory corruption before any verification is made or signature is validated. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Statement
No Red Hat products are affected by this flaw, as the vulnerable version of libgcrypt (1.9.0) has not been shipped in any products.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 9.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write