CVE-2021-44078
HIGHUnicorn Engine < 2.0.0-rc5 - Sandbox Escape via Faulty GVA/GPA Comparison
Title source: llmDescription
An issue was discovered in split_region in uc.c in Unicorn Engine before 2.0.0-rc5. It allows local attackers to escape the sandbox. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute crafted code in the target sandbox in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the virtual memory manager. The issue results from the faulty comparison of GVA and GPA while calling uc_mem_map_ptr to free part of a claimed memory block. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the host machine.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.unicorn-engine.org/changelog/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://gist.github.com/jwang-a/cb4b6e9551457aa299066076b836a2cd
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/unicorn-engine/unicorn/commit/c733bbada356b0373fa8aa72c044574bb855fd24
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jwang-a/CTF/blob/master/MyChallenges/Pwn/Unicorns_Aisle/UnicornsAisle.pdf
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/unicorn-engine/unicorn/compare/2.0.0-rc4...2.0.0-rc5
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0053
EPSS Percentile
40.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-697
Status
published
Products (2)
unicorn-engine/unicorn_engine
2.0.0 rc1 (4 CPE variants)
unicorn-engine/unicorn_engine
< 1.0.3
Published
Dec 26, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026