CVE-2021-22570
Nullptr Dereference in Protobuf
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
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.
Una desreferencia de puntero Null cuando un char nulo está presente en un símbolo proto. El símbolo es analizado incorrectamente, conllevando a una llamada no comprobada al nombre del archivo proto durante la generación del mensaje de error resultante. Como el símbolo es analizado incorrectamente, el archivo es nullptr. Es recomendado actualizar a versión 3.15.0 o superior
A flaw was found in protobuf. The vulnerability occurs due to incorrect parsing of a NULL character in the proto symbol and leads to a Null pointer dereference. This flaw allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands, read memory, modify memory.
It was discovered that Protocol Buffers did not properly validate field com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet in protobuf-java. An attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a denial of service attack. This issue only affected protobuf Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.10. It was discovered that Protocol Buffers did not properly parse certain symbols. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track
Timeline
- 2021-01-05 CVE Reserved
- 2022-01-26 CVE Published
- 2025-04-17 EPSS Updated
- 2025-04-21 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
CAPEC
References (13)
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https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.15.0 | Release Notes | |
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00019.html | Mailing List |
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220429-0005 | Third Party Advisory |
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html | Third Party Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Google Search vendor "Google" | Protobuf Search vendor "Google" for product "Protobuf" | < 3.15.0 Search vendor "Google" for product "Protobuf" and version " < 3.15.0" | - |
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Debian Search vendor "Debian" | Debian Linux Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" | 9.0 Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" and version "9.0" | - |
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Debian Search vendor "Debian" | Debian Linux Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" | 10.0 Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" and version "10.0" | - |
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Debian Search vendor "Debian" | Debian Linux Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" | 11.0 Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" and version "11.0" | - |
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Fedoraproject Search vendor "Fedoraproject" | Fedora Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" | 34 Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" and version "34" | - |
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Fedoraproject Search vendor "Fedoraproject" | Fedora Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" | 35 Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" and version "35" | - |
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Fedoraproject Search vendor "Fedoraproject" | Fedora Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" | 36 Search vendor "Fedoraproject" for product "Fedora" and version "36" | - |
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Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Mysql Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Mysql" | <= 8.0.28 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Mysql" and version " <= 8.0.28" | - |
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Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Active Iq Unified Manager Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Active Iq Unified Manager" | - | vmware_vsphere |
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Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Active Iq Unified Manager Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Active Iq Unified Manager" | - | windows |
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Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Oncommand Insight Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Oncommand Insight" | - | - |
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Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Oncommand Workflow Automation Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Oncommand Workflow Automation" | - | - |
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Netapp Search vendor "Netapp" | Snapcenter Search vendor "Netapp" for product "Snapcenter" | - | - |
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