CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27433: ARM mbed-ualloc memory library Integer Overflow or Wraparound

First published: Tue May 03 2022(Updated: )

ARM mbed-ualloc memory library version 1.3.0 is vulnerable to integer wrap-around in function mbed_krbs, which 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
Arm Mbed=1.3.0
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

ARM Mbed OS update available.

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Parent vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this ARM mbed-ualloc memory library vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this ARM mbed-ualloc memory library vulnerability is CVE-2021-27433.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27433?

    The severity of CVE-2021-27433 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

  • What is the affected software version for CVE-2021-27433?

    The affected software version for CVE-2021-27433 is Arm Mbed Ualloc version 1.3.0.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-27433?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2021-27433 include arbitrary memory allocation, unexpected behavior such as a crash, or remote code injection/execution.

  • Are there any references to learn more about CVE-2021-27433?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-27433 at the following references: [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbed-os/pull/14408) and [CISA Advisory](https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04).

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