CVE-2021-36133: High severity Linaro OP-TEE vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2021
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Updated

The OPTEE-OS CSU driver for NXP i.MX SoC devices lacks security access configuration for several models, resulting in TrustZone bypass because the NonSecure World can perform arbitrary memory read/write operations on Secure World memory. This involves a DMA capable peripheral.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Linaro OP-TEE
NXP i.MX 6
NXP i.MX 6SoloX
NXP i.MX 6ULL
NXP I.mx 6ulz
NXP I.mx 7ds
NXP I.mx6sx
All of the following
TrustedFirmware OP-TEE
Any of the following
NXP i.MX 6
NXP i.MX 6SoloX
NXP i.MX 6ULL
NXP I.mx 6ulz
NXP I.mx 7ds
NXP I.mx6sx

Event History

Dec 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:42 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36133?

CVE-2021-36133 is a vulnerability in the OPTEE-OS CSU driver for NXP i.MX SoC devices that allows TrustZone bypass due to the lack of security access configuration.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36133?

CVE-2021-36133 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36133?

The Linaro OP-TEE software is affected by CVE-2021-36133.

4

How does CVE-2021-36133 work?

CVE-2021-36133 allows the NonSecure World to perform arbitrary memory read/write operations on Secure World memory, potentially bypassing TrustZone.

5

Is NXP i.MX 6 vulnerable to CVE-2021-36133?

No, NXP i.MX 6 is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-36133.

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