# CVE-2021-36050: exempi: XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability potentially resulting in...

CVE-2021-36050 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by exempi 2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1, released May 2, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-36050
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0537
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 1, 2021

## Description

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | exempi Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1 | [exempi 2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exempi-2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |
| Linux | exempi Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [exempi 2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-exempi-2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |
| Linux | exempi Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [exempi 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-exempi-2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |
| Linux | libexempi3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1 | [libexempi3 2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexempi3-2.4.5-2ubuntu0.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |
| Linux | libexempi8 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [libexempi8 2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libexempi8-2.5.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |
| Linux | libexempi8 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [libexempi8 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libexempi8-2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | May 2, 2022 |

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