Learn about CVE-2021-41500, an incomplete string comparison vulnerability in cvxopt.org cvxop <= 1.2.6 APIs, enabling Denial of Service attacks. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this vulnerability.
CVE-2021-41500 relates to an incomplete string comparison vulnerability in cvxopt.org cvxop <= 1.2.6, potentially leading to Denial of Service attacks.
Understanding CVE-2021-41500
What is CVE-2021-41500?
The vulnerability in APIs of cvxopt.org allows attackers to create fake Capsule objects, enabling Denial of Service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2021-41500
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt services, possibly leading to downtime and system unavailability.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-41500
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from incomplete string comparison in cvxopt.org cvxop <= 1.2.6 APIs, such as cvxopt.cholmod.diag, cvxopt.cholmod.getfactor, cvxopt.cholmod.solve, cvxopt.cholmod.spsolve.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious Capsule objects, leading to the execution of Denial of Service attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates