CVE-2021-20237

zeromq: Memory leaks via metadata messages processed by PUB sockets

Published May 28, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
An uncontrolled resource consumption (memory leak) flaw was found in ZeroMQ's src/xpub.cpp in versions before 4.3.3. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to send crafted PUB messages that consume excessive memory if the CURVE/ZAP authentication is disabled on the server, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-7676 An uncontrolled resource consumption (memory leak) flaw was found in ZeroMQ's src/xpub.cpp in versions before 4.3.3. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to send crafted PUB messages that consume excessive memory if the CURVE/ZAP authentication is disabled on the server, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4920-1 ZeroMQ vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:37 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 28, 2021, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 7, 2020, 12:00 AM