7.5
CWE
203
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37848

First published: Mon Aug 02 2021(Updated: )

common/password.c in Pengutronix barebox through 2021.07.0 leaks timing information because strncmp is used during hash comparison.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Barebox<=2021.07.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37848?

    CVE-2021-37848 has a moderate severity due to timing information leakage during hash comparisons.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-37848?

    To fix CVE-2021-37848, upgrade to a version of Barebox later than 2021.07.0 that addresses this timing attack.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-37848?

    The impact of CVE-2021-37848 includes potential exposure of sensitive information through timing attacks.

  • Which versions of Barebox are affected by CVE-2021-37848?

    CVE-2021-37848 affects Barebox versions up to and including 2021.07.0.

  • What components of Barebox are involved in CVE-2021-37848?

    CVE-2021-37848 involves the common/password.c component where strncmp is used for hash comparison.

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