CVE-2021-27097: High severity das u-boot vulnerability
Published Feb 17, 2021
·Updated
The boot loader in Das U-Boot before 2021.04-rc2 mishandles a modified FIT.
Affected Software
2 affected components
DENX U-Boot<=2021.01
DENX U-Boot=2021.04-rc1
Remediation
Event History
Feb 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-27097.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27097?
The severity of CVE-2021-27097 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27097?
The affected software versions are U-Boot up to and including 2021.01, as well as 2021.04-rc1.
4
How does the boot loader in Das U-Boot mishandle a modified FIT in CVE-2021-27097?
The boot loader in Das U-Boot before 2021.04-rc2 mishandles a modified FIT, which could lead to security vulnerabilities.
5
How can I fix CVE-2021-27097?
To fix CVE-2021-27097, it is recommended to update your U-Boot software to version 2021.04-rc2 or later.