# CVE-2021-3912: cfrpki: OctoRPKI tries to load the entire contents of a repository in memory, and in the case of a GZIP bomb, unzip it in mem...

CVE-2021-3912 is fixed in cfrpki on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3912 (version 1.4.0-1), released November 11, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3912
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0085
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 11, 2021

## Description

OctoRPKI tries to load the entire contents of a repository in memory, and in the case of a GZIP bomb, unzip it in memory, making it possible to create a repository that makes OctoRPKI run out of memory (and thus crash).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cfrpki Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.4.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3912](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-3912.md) | Nov 11, 2021 |

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