Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in RIOT-OS by RIOT-OS Foundation
CVE-2021-27357

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Riot-os

Status
Riot
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2021

What is CVE-2021-27357?

The RIOT-OS 2020.01 release contains a buffer overflow vulnerability located in the routing module's handling of control messages. This flaw can allow an attacker to exploit the system by sending specially crafted packets, which may lead to data corruption, service disruption, or unauthorized access. It's crucial for users of RIOT-OS to apply patches and follow security best practices to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/16018
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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