CVE-2021-27697 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in RIOT-OS RPL validation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-27697?

CVE-2021-27697 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RIOT-OS 2021.01 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in sys/net/gnrc/routing/rpl/gnrc_rpl_validation.c through the gnrc_rpl_validation_options() function.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riot-Os Riot.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-27697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2hp-m8f2-v2pc.

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