CVE-2021-22671: Integer Overflow

Published May 7, 2021
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Updated

Multiple integer overflow issues exist while processing long domain names, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the SimpleLink Wi-Fi (MSP432E4 SDK: v4.20.00.12 and prior, CC32XX SDK v4.30.00.06 and prior, CC13X0 SDK versions prior to v4.10.03, CC13X2 and CC26XX SDK versions prior to v4.40.00, CC3200 SDK v1.5.0 and prior, CC3100 SDK v1.3.0 and prior).

Affected Software

14 affected components
Texas Instruments SimpleLink MSP432E4 SDK: v4.20.00.12 and prior
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC32XX SDK: v4.30.00.06 and prior
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13X0 SDK: versions prior to v4.10.03
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13X2 SDK: versions prior to v4.40.00
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC26XX SDK: versions prior to v4.40.00
Texas Instruments CC3200 SDK: v1.5.0 and prior
Texas Instruments CC3100 SDK: v1.3.0 and prior
ti Cc3100 Software Development Kit<=1.3.0
ti Cc3200 Software Development Kit<=1.5.0
ti Simplelink Cc13x0 Software Development Kit<4.10.03
ti Simplelink Cc13x2 Software Development Kit<4.40.00
ti Simplelink Cc26xx Software Development Kit<4.40.00
ti Simplelink Cc32xx Software Development Kit<=4.30.00.06
ti Simplelink Msp432e4 Software Development Kit<=4.20.00.12

Event History

May 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·06:54 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22671?

CVE-2021-22671 is a vulnerability that involves multiple integer overflow issues while processing long domain names, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the affected systems.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22671?

CVE-2021-22671 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software development kits are affected by CVE-2021-22671?

CVE-2021-22671 affects the following software development kits: Ti Cc3100 Software Development Kit (up to version 1.3.0), Ti Cc3200 Software Development Kit (up to version 1.5.0), Ti Simplelink Cc13x0 Software Development Kit (prior to version 4.10.03), Ti Simplelink Cc13x2 Software Development Kit (prior to version 4.40.00), Ti Simplelink Cc26xx Software Development Kit (prior to version 4.40.00), and Ti Simplelink Cc32xx Software Development Kit (up to version 4.30.00.06), and Ti Simplelink Msp432e4 Software Development Kit (up to version 4.20.00.12).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-22671?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-22671 by sending specially crafted long domain names to the affected system, which may trigger the integer overflow issues and allow the execution of remote code.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-22671?

To fix CVE-2021-22671, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software development kits as soon as they become available. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and length checks can help mitigate the risk.

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