CVE-2021-3330: RCE/DOS: Linked-list corruption leading to large out-of-bounds write while sorting for forged fragment list in Zephyr

Published Oct 12, 2021
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Updated

RCE/DOS: Linked-list corruption leading to large out-of-bounds write while sorting for forged fragment list in Zephyr. Zephyr versions >= >=2.4.0 contain Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-fj4r-373f-9456

Affected Software

1 affected component
zephyrproject zephyr>=2.4.0<2.5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Mitigation for Zephyr RCE/DOS: linked-list corruption leading to large out-of-bounds write while sorting for forged fragment list—restrict/disable processing of forged fragment lists until a fix is applied (Zephyr versions >= 2.4.0 contain the out-of-bounds write, CWE-787).

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-2021-3330?

CVE-2021-3330 is a vulnerability in Zephyr that leads to linked-list corruption and a large out-of-bounds write while sorting for forged fragment lists.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3330?

The severity of CVE-2021-3330 is rated as high, with a severity score of 8.8.

3

Which versions of Zephyr are affected by CVE-2021-3330?

Zephyr versions >=2.4.0 and <2.5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-3330.

4

What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2021-3330?

The CWE ID associated with CVE-2021-3330 is CWE-787.

5

How can I get more information about CVE-2021-3330?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-3330 at the following link: [CVE-2021-3330](http://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-fj4r-373f-9456).

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