7.5
CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-32032

First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )

In Trusted Firmware-M through 1.3.0, cleaning up the memory allocated for a multi-part cryptographic operation (in the event of a failure) can prevent the abort() operation in the associated cryptographic library from freeing internal resources, causing a memory leak.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linaro Trusted Firmware-m<=1.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-32032?

    CVE-2021-32032 is a vulnerability in Trusted Firmware-M through 1.3.0 that can cause a memory leak due to improper memory cleanup in a multi-part cryptographic operation.

  • How does CVE-2021-32032 impact Linaro Trusted Firmware-M?

    CVE-2021-32032 can impact Linaro Trusted Firmware-M versions up to and including 1.3.0.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-32032?

    CVE-2021-32032 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

  • How can CVE-2021-32032 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-32032 can be exploited by performing a multi-part cryptographic operation that fails, leading to improper memory cleanup.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-32032?

    Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-32032. It is recommended to update to a version of Trusted Firmware-M that is higher than 1.3.0.

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