CVE-2020-27339: Input Validation

Published Jun 16, 2021
·
Updated

In the kernel in Insyde InsydeH2O 5.x, certain SMM drivers did not correctly validate the CommBuffer and CommBufferSize parameters, allowing callers to corrupt either the firmware or the OS memory. The fixed versions for this issue in the AhciBusDxe, IdeBusDxe, NvmExpressDxe, SdHostDriverDxe, and SdMmcDeviceDxe drivers are 05.16.25, 05.26.25, 05.35.25, 05.43.25, and 05.51.25 (for Kernel 5.1 through 5.5).

Affected Software

71 affected components
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.3<5.34.44
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.2<5.25.44
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.1<5.16.25
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.4<5.42.44
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.3<5.35.25
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.2<5.26.25
Insyde InsydeH2O>=5.4<5.43.25
Siemens Ruggedcom Apr1808 Firmware
Siemens Ruggedcom Apr1808
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M5 Firmware
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M5
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M6 Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC Field PG M6
Siemens Simatic Ipc127e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc127e
Siemens Simatic Ipc227g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc227g
Siemens Simatic Ipc277g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc277g
Siemens Simatic Ipc327g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc327g
Siemens Simatic Ipc377g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc377g
Siemens Simatic Ipc427e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc427e
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Pro Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Pro
Siemens Simatic Ipc627e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc627e
Siemens Simatic Ipc647e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc647e
Siemens Simatic Ipc677e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc677e
Siemens Simatic Ipc847e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc847e
Siemens Simatic Itp1000 Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC ITP1000
All of the following
Siemens Ruggedcom Apr1808 Firmware
Siemens Ruggedcom Apr1808
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M5 Firmware
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M5
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Field Pg M6 Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC Field PG M6
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc127e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc127e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc227g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc227g
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc277g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc277g
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc327g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc327g
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc377g Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc377g
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc427e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc427e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Pro Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc477e Pro
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc627e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc627e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc647e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc647e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc677e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc677e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Ipc847e Firmware
Siemens Simatic Ipc847e
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Itp1000 Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC ITP1000

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade InsydeH2O 5.x kernel SMM drivers: AhciBusDxe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 05.16.25
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade InsydeH2O 5.x kernel SMM drivers: IdeBusDxe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 05.26.25
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade InsydeH2O 5.x kernel SMM drivers: NvmExpressDxe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 05.35.25
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade InsydeH2O 5.x kernel SMM drivers: SdHostDriverDxe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 05.43.25
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade InsydeH2O 5.x kernel SMM drivers: SdMmcDeviceDxe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 05.51.25

Event History

Jun 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 58580
Event
07:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27339?

The severity of CVE-2020-27339 is high.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-27339?

The affected software for CVE-2020-27339 is Insyde InsydeH2O 5.x.

3

How does CVE-2020-27339 impact Insyde InsydeH2O 5.x?

CVE-2020-27339 can allow callers to corrupt either the firmware or the OS memory.

4

Are there any fixed versions for CVE-2020-27339?

Yes, the fixed versions for CVE-2020-27339 are available for the AhciBusDxe, IdeBusDxe, NvmExpressDxe, SdHostDriverDxe, and Sd.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27339?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27339 in the references provided: [Reference 1](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdf), [Reference 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220216-0005/), [Reference 3](https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2021001).

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