CVE-2021-44993 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-44993 affecting Jerryscript 3.0.0 with an assertion failure in ecma-get-put-value.c. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Jerryscript 3.0.0 is affected by an assertion failure in the ecma-get-put-value.c file.
Understanding CVE-2021-44993
What is CVE-2021-44993?
An assertion failure 'ecma_is_value_boolean (base_value)' occurs in Jerryscript 3.0.0.
The Impact of CVE-2021-44993
This vulnerability can potentially lead to a denial of service or other exploitations.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-44993
Vulnerability Description
The assertion 'ecma_is_value_boolean (base_value)' fails at /jerry-core/ecma/operations/ecma-get-put-value.c in Jerryscript 3.0.0.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: N/A
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: 3.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply relevant patches or updates provided by Jerryscript.
- Implement proper input validation to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions to apply security patches.
- Monitor security advisories from Jerryscript and related sources.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates from Jerryscript and apply patches promptly to address this vulnerability.