CVE-2019-8359
First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Contiki-NG through 4.3 and Contiki through 3.0. An out of bounds write is present in the data section during 6LoWPAN fragment re-assembly in the face of forged fragment offsets in os/net/ipv6/sicslowpan.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-ng Contiki-ng | <=4.3 | |
| Contiki-os Contiki | <=3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8359?
CVE-2019-8359 is a vulnerability discovered in Contiki-NG and Contiki software that allows for an out-of-bounds write during 6LoWPAN fragment re-assembly.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8359?
The severity of CVE-2019-8359 is critical, with a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.
How does CVE-2019-8359 impact Contiki-NG?
CVE-2019-8359 can be exploited to perform an out-of-bounds write in the data section of Contiki-NG code.
How does CVE-2019-8359 impact Contiki?
CVE-2019-8359 can be exploited to perform an out-of-bounds write in the data section of Contiki code.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8359 in Contiki-NG and Contiki?
To fix CVE-2019-8359, update to Contiki-NG 4.4 or above for Contiki-NG, and update to Contiki 3.0 or above for Contiki.
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