CVE-2021-38387
First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )
In Contiki 3.0, a Telnet server that silently quits (before disconnection with clients) leads to connected clients entering an infinite loop and waiting forever, which may cause excessive CPU consumption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-os Contiki | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Contiki issue?
The vulnerability ID for this Contiki issue is CVE-2021-38387.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38387?
The severity level of CVE-2021-38387 is high with a score of 7.5.
What is the affected software version of CVE-2021-38387?
The affected software version of CVE-2021-38387 is Contiki 3.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-38387?
The impact of CVE-2021-38387 is that connected clients may enter an infinite loop and cause excessive CPU consumption.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38387?
It is recommended to update to a patched version of Contiki to fix CVE-2021-38387.
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