CVE-2021-3322: Unexpected Pointer Aliasing in IEEE 802154 Fragment Reassembly in Zephyr

Published Oct 12, 2021
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Updated

Unexpected Pointer Aliasing in IEEE 802154 Fragment Reassembly in Zephyr. Zephyr versions >= >=2.4.0 contain NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-p86r-gc4r-4mq3

Affected Software

1 affected component
zephyrproject zephyr>=2.4.0<2.5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.0Patch GHSA-p86r-gc4r-4mq3

Event History

Oct 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3322?

CVE-2021-3322 is a vulnerability in Zephyr that involves unexpected pointer aliasing in IEEE 802154 fragment reassembly.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3322?

CVE-2021-3322 has a severity level of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3322?

Zephyr versions >=2.4.0 and <2.5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-3322.

4

What is the CWE of CVE-2021-3322?

CVE-2021-3322 has a CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) of 476, which refers to NULL Pointer Dereference.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3322?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-3322 in the Zephyr project's security advisory GHSA-p86r-gc4r-4mq3.

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