CVE-2021-29997 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer over-read in the IKE component of VxWorks allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted packets.
- 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-2021-29997?
CVE-2021-29997 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 7 before 21.03. A specially crafted packet may lead to buffer over-read on IKE.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29997?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Windriver Vxworks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29997 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-2021-29997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xmx-h98x-6vxg.