CVE-2021-38258: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

NXP MCUXpresso SDK v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the function USBHostProcessCallback().

Affected Software

1 affected component
NXP Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit=2.7.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38258?

CVE-2021-38258 is a vulnerability discovered in NXP MCUXpresso SDK v2.7.0 that allows for buffer overflow in the function USB_HostProcessCallback().

2

How severe is CVE-2021-38258?

CVE-2021-38258 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-38258?

NXP MCUXpresso SDK version 2.7.0 is affected by CVE-2021-38258.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38258?

To fix CVE-2021-38258, it is recommended to update NXP MCUXpresso SDK to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38258?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38258 at the following reference: https://mcusec.github.io/vulnerabilities_details#nxp_usb

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