CVE-2021-40154: Medium severity nxp lpc55s69 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2021
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Updated

NXP LPC55S69 devices before A3 have a buffer over-read via a crafted wlength value in a GET Descriptor Configuration request during use of USB In-System Programming (ISP) mode. This discloses protected flash memory.

Affected Software

9 affected components
NXP Lpc55s69jbd100 Firmware
NXP LPC55S69JBD100=0a
NXP LPC55S69JBD100=1b
NXP Lpc55s69jbd64 Firmware
NXP LPC55S69JBD64=0a
NXP LPC55S69JBD64=1b
NXP Lpc55s69jev98 Firmware
NXP LPC55S69JEV98=0a
NXP LPC55S69JEV98=1b

Event History

Dec 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40154?

CVE-2021-40154 is a vulnerability found in NXP LPC55S69 devices before A3 that allows for a buffer over-read.

2

How does CVE-2021-40154 work?

CVE-2021-40154 works by exploiting a crafted wlength value in a GET Descriptor Configuration request during the use of USB In-System Programming (ISP) mode, which leads to a buffer over-read and discloses protected flash memory.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40154?

The severity of CVE-2021-40154 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40154?

NXP LPC55S69 devices before A3 are affected by CVE-2021-40154.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-40154?

To fix CVE-2021-40154, it is recommended to apply the necessary firmware updates provided by NXP for the LPC55S69 devices.

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