CVE-2021-27429: Texas Instruments TI-RTOS Integer Overflow or Wraparound
First published: Mon Nov 20 2023(Updated: )
Texas Instruments TI-RTOS returns a valid pointer to a small buffer on extremely large values. This can trigger an integer overflow vulnerability in 'HeapTrack_alloc' and result in code execution.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Ti Real-time Operating System | ||
| Any of | ||
| Ti Cc3200 | ||
| Ti Cc3220r | ||
| Ti Cc3220s | ||
| Ti Cc3220sf | ||
| Ti Cc3230s | ||
| Ti Cc3230sf | ||
| Ti Cc3235s | ||
| Ti Cc3235sf | ||
| Ti Simplelink Cc13xx Software Development Kit | <4.40.00 | |
| Ti Simplelink Cc26xx Software Development Kit | <4.40.00 | |
| Ti Simplelink Cc32xx Software Development Kit | <4.10.03 | |
| Ti Simplelink Msp432e401y | ||
| Ti Simplelink Msp432e411y | ||
| Multiple Amazon FreeRTOS, Version 10.4.1 | ||
| Multiple Apache Nuttx OS, Version 9.1.0 | ||
| Multiple ARM CMSIS-RTOS2, versions prior to 2.1.3 | ||
| Multiple ARM Mbed OS, Version 6.3.0 | ||
| Multiple ARM mbed-ualloc, Version 1.3.0 | ||
| Multiple BlackBerry QNX SDP Versions 6.5.0 SP1 and earlier | ||
| Multiple BlackBerry QNX OS for Safety Versions 1.0.1 and earlier safety products compliant with IEC 61508 and/or ISO 26262 | ||
| Multiple BlackBerry QNX OS for Medical Versions 1.1 and earlier safety products compliant with IEC 62304 A full list of affected QNX products and versions is available here | ||
| Multiple A full list of affected QNX products and versions is available here | ||
| Multiple Cesanta Software Mongoose OS, v2.17.0 | ||
| Multiple eCosCentric eCosPro RTOS, Versions 2.0.1 through 4.5.3 | ||
| Multiple Google Cloud IoT Device SDK, Version 1.0.2 | ||
| Multiple Media Tek LinkIt SDK, versions prior to 4.6.1 | ||
| Multiple Micrium OS, Versions 5.10.1 and prior | ||
| Multiple Micrium uC/OS: uC/LIB Versions 1.38.xx, Version 1.39.00 | ||
| Multiple NXP MCUXpresso SDK, versions prior to 2.8.2 | ||
| Multiple NXP MQX, Versions 5.1 and prior | ||
| Multiple Redhat newlib, versions prior to 4.0.0 | ||
| Multiple RIOT OS, Version 2020.01.1 | ||
| Multiple Samsung Tizen RT RTOS, versions prior 3.0.GBB | ||
| Multiple TencentOS-tiny, Version 3.1.0 | ||
| Multiple Texas Instruments CC32XX, versions prior to 4.40.00.07 | ||
| Multiple Texas Instruments SimpleLink MSP432E4XX | ||
| Multiple Texas Instruments SimpleLink-CC13XX, versions prior to 4.40.00 | ||
| Multiple Texas Instruments SimpleLink-CC26XX, versions prior to 4.40.00 | ||
| Multiple Texas Instruments SimpleLink-CC32XX, versions prior to 4.10.03 | ||
| Multiple Uclibc-NG, versions prior to 1.0.36 | ||
| Multiple Windriver VxWorks, prior to 7.0 | ||
| Multiple Zephyr Project RTOS, versions prior to 2.5 |
Remedy
Texas Instruments CC32XX – Update to v4.40.00.07 Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13X0 – Update to v4.10.03 https://www.ti.com/technologies/security/report-product-security-vulnerabilities.html Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13X2-CC26X2 – Update to v4.40.00 https://www.ti.com/technologies/security/report-product-security-vulnerabilities.html Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC2640R2 – Update to v4.40.00 https://www.ti.com/technologies/security/report-product-security-vulnerabilities.html Texas Instruments SimpleLink MSP432E4 – Confirmed. No update currently planned
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27429?
CVE-2021-27429 is a vulnerability in Texas Instruments TI-RTOS that can trigger an integer overflow vulnerability in 'HeapTrack_alloc' and result in code execution.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-27429?
Texas Instruments TI-RTOS is affected by CVE-2021-27429.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27429?
CVE-2021-27429 has a severity rating of 7.4 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2021-27429?
To fix CVE-2021-27429, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Texas Instruments TI-RTOS and apply any patches or security updates provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27429?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-27429 on the official website of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Texas Instruments website.
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