Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in NXP MCUXpresso SDK
CVE-2021-38258

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nxp

Status
Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-38258?

The NXP MCUXpresso SDK version 2.7.0 has a vulnerability that allows for buffer overflow in the USB_HostProcessCallback() function. This could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the host application. Proper input validation measures should be implemented to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

https://mcusec.github.io/vulnerabilities_details#nxp_usb
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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