CVE-2021-32020: Buffer Overflow

Published May 3, 2021
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Updated

The kernel in Amazon Web Services FreeRTOS before 10.4.3 has insufficient bounds checking during management of heap memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Amazon FreeRTOS<10.4.3

Event History

May 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32020?

CVE-2021-32020 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Amazon Web Services FreeRTOS before version 10.4.3 that allows for insufficient bounds checking during management of heap memory.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-32020?

CVE-2021-32020 has a severity score of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-32020?

CVE-2021-32020 affects Amazon Web Services FreeRTOS versions up to but not including 10.4.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-32020?

To fix CVE-2021-32020, update your Amazon Web Services FreeRTOS to version 10.4.3 or later.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-32020?

Additional information about CVE-2021-32020 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/commit/c7a9a01c94987082b223d3e59969ede64363da63

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