CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-17529: Apache NuttX (incubating) Out of Bound Write from invalid fragmentation offset value specified in the IP header

First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in TCP Stack of Apache NuttX (incubating) versions up to and including 9.1.0 and 10.0.0 allows attacker to corrupt memory by supplying and invalid fragmentation offset value specified in the IP header. This is only impacts builds with both CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL and CONFIG_NET_TCP_REASSEMBLY build flags enabled.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache NuttX<=9.1.0
Apache NuttX=10.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-17529?

    CVE-2020-17529 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-17529?

    To fix CVE-2020-17529, upgrade Apache NuttX to version 10.1.0 or higher or apply appropriate patches provided by the developer.

  • Which versions of Apache NuttX are affected by CVE-2020-17529?

    CVE-2020-17529 affects Apache NuttX versions up to and including 9.1.0 and 10.0.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17529?

    CVE-2020-17529 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the TCP stack.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2020-17529?

    Organizations using vulnerable versions of Apache NuttX in their systems are impacted by CVE-2020-17529.

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