Vulnerability Description
njs through 0.7.1, used in NGINX, was discovered to contain a control flow hijack caused by a Type Confusion vulnerability in njs_promise_perform_then().
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Njs | <= 0.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/commit/6a40a85ff239497c6458c7dbef18f6a2736fe992PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/447ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/commit/6a40a85ff239497c6458c7dbef18f6a2736fe992PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/447ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0007/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-46463?
CVE-2021-46463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). njs through 0.7.1, used in NGINX, was discovered to contain a control flow hijack caused by a Type Confusion vulnerability in njs_promise_perform_then().
How severe is CVE-2021-46463?
CVE-2021-46463 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-46463?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Njs.