Versiondog
CVE-2021-38463
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
The affected product does not properly control the allocation of resources. A user may be able to allocate unlimited memory buffers using API functions.
AnalysisAI
The affected product does not properly control the allocation of resources. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability could allow attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400), which allows attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources. The affected product does not properly control the allocation of resources. A user may be able to allocate unlimited memory buffers using API functions. Affected products include: Auvesy Versiondog.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement rate limiting, set resource quotas, validate input sizes, use timeouts.
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