CWE
190 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27419: uClibc-ng Integer Overflow or Wraparound

First published: Tue May 03 2022(Updated: )

uClibc-ng versions prior to 1.0.37 are vulnerable to integer wrap-around in functions malloc-simple. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavior such as a crash or a remote code injection/execution.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
uClibc-ng<1.0.37
Amazon FreeRTOS
Apache NuttX
ARM CMSIS-RTOS2
Arm Mbed OS
Arm Mbed ualloc
QNX
BlackBerry QNX OS for Safety
BlackBerry QNX OS for Medical
QNX
Mongoose OS
eCosCentric eCosPro RTOS
Google Cloud IoT Device SDK
MediaTek LinkIt SDK
Micrium OS
Micrium uC/OS
NXP MCUXpresso SDK
NXP MQX
newlib
RIOT OS
Samsung Tizen RT
TencentOS-tiny
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC32XX
Texas Instruments SimpleLink MSP432E4 SDK
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13X2 SDK
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC26XX
Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC32XX
uClibc
Wind River VxWorks
Zephyr Project RTOS

Remedy

uClibc-ng update available.

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Parent vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27419?

    CVE-2021-27419 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary memory allocation and remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-27419?

    To address CVE-2021-27419, upgrade to uClibc-ng version 1.0.37 or later.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2021-27419?

    CVE-2021-27419 affects various software including Amazon FreeRTOS, Apache Nuttx OS, and multiple ARM OS versions.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2021-27419?

    CVE-2021-27419 can lead to crashes, arbitrary code execution, and unexpected application behavior.

  • When was CVE-2021-27419 disclosed?

    CVE-2021-27419 was disclosed in April 2021.

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