CVE-2021-22570

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-22570  

Nullptr dereference when a null char is present in a proto symbol. The symbol is parsed incorrectly, leading to an unchecked call into the proto file's name during generation of the resulting error message. Since the symbol is incorrectly parsed, the file is nullptr. We recommend upgrading to version 3.15.0 or greater.

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

Nullptr dereference when a null char is present in a proto symbol. The symbol is parsed incorrectly, leading to an unchecked call into the proto file's name during generation of the resulting error message. Since the symbol is incorrectly parsed, the file is nullptr. We recommend upgrading to version 3.15.0 or greater.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 2049429: CVE-2021-22570: protobuf: Nullptr dereference when a null char is present in a proto symbol
  • CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-22570